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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 24 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX300 matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony WX80

 JX300 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WX80 JX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX80

 JX300 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 compared to the WX80.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WX80.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX80 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Sony WX80
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony WX80
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $276