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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony WX350

 JX300 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WX350 JX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX350

 JX300 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JX300 versus the WX350.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX350
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $110 $270