FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 3 years before the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ300 matches up vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 and the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.