FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 13 months before the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JX300 scores vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 features 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) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 compared to the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.