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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX300 was brought out 24 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JX300 grades vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony H50

 JX300 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm JX300

 H50 JX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H50

 JX300 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JX300 vs the H50.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and H50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to show extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer JX300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $80