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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX355
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 24 months before the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JX350 grades against the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony W730

 JX350 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the FujiFilm JX350

 W730 JX350 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W730

 JX350 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys 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) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX350 vs the W730.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and W730.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Sony W730
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Sony W730
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Sony W730
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Sony W730
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W730
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $138