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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was introduced 18 months later than the WX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 matches up against the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony WX1

 JX300 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WX1 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX1

 JX300 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 against the WX1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JX300 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm JX300 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent JX300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Sony WX1 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Sony WX1
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $149