FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JX300 was announced at a similar time to the H70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JX300 grades vs the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony H70
JX300 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the FujiFilm JX300
H70 | JX300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony H70
JX300 | H70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior measurements 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 H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 versus the H70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and H70.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H70 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony H70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $110 | $199 |