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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 7 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up versus the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX350

 JZ300 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HX350 JZ300 
AnnouncedDecember 2016February 2010Fresher by 83 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX350

 JZ300 HX350 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside 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) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 versus the HX350.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and HX350.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX350 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Sony HX350 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX350
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 -