FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX99

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was revealed 8 years earlier than the HX99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JX300 grades vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and HX99.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JX300 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.