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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 4 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 matches up versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony W800

 JX300 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the FujiFilm JX300

 W800 JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W800

 JX300 W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys external dimensions 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 and the W800.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and W800.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Sony W800
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
31
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony W800
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
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 format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery form 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $90