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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
43
Features
57
Overall
48

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JX300 grades against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony HX50V

 JX300 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm JX300

 HX50V JX300 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX50V

 JX300 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 vs the HX50V.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $439