FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony HX5
JX300 | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm JX300
HX5 | JX300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX5
JX300 | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |