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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The JX300 was unveiled 7 months after the HX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 grades versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony HX5

 JX300 HX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm JX300

 HX5 JX300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX5

 JX300 HX5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 versus the HX5.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and HX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JX300 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JX300 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern JX300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Sony HX5 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Sony HX5
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX5 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $275