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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 12 months earlier than the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 scores against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony W620

 JX300 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the FujiFilm JX300

 W620 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W620

 JX300 W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the W620.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and W620.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Sony W620
31
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors (116g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W620
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $102