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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Sony HX30V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX30V

 JZ300 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HX30V JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX30V

 JZ300 HX30V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX30V
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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