FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Overview
On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ300 scores against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX30V
JZ300 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm JZ300
HX30V | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX30V
JZ300 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 and the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and HX30V.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Alternate name | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 320 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $180 | $420 |