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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 13 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony H50

 JZ300 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 H50 JZ300 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H50

 JZ300 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 and the H50.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and H50.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher JZ300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony H50
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (547g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $80