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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled within a month of the W510 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JX300 grades versus the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony W510

 JX300 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the FujiFilm JX300

 W510 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W510

 JX300 W510 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 versus the W510.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Sony W510
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W510
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $99