FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W730

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JX300 and the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and W730.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.