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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 3 years before the WX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony WX300

 JX300 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WX300 JX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX300

 JX300 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 and the WX300.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Other name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.29 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $330