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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX300 was manufactured 6 months before the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 matches up vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony HX7V

 JX300 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm JX300

 HX7V JX300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX7V

 JX300 HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the HX7V.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and HX7V.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX7V Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine 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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $499