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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JX300 grades versus the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony HX90V

 JX300 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the FujiFilm JX300

 HX90V JX300 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 52 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX90V

 JX300 HX90V 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external 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) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 compared to the HX90V.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and HX90V.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
76
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony HX90V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $440