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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 13 months before the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JX300 scores versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony HX10V

 JX300 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm JX300

 HX10V JX300 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX10V

 JX300 HX10V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys external 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) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 compared to the HX10V.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Sony HX10V Travel photography information
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX10V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $616