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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony WX50

 JX300 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WX50 JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX50

 JX300 WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Sony WX50
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Other name FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $110 $250