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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 13 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JX300 scores vs the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony WX150

 JX300 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WX150 JX300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX150

 JX300 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JX300 against the WX150.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WX150.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Sony WX150
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX150
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $300