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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 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 A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The JX300 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the A77 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JX300 matches up vs the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony A77

 JX300 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A77 JX300 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony A77

 JX300 A77 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside dimensions 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 A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JX300 and the A77.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and A77.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JX300 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A77 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Sony A77 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Sony A77 Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Sony A77
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (470 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony A77
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony SLT-A77
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 732 gr (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 180 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $900