FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe JZ300 was introduced 4 months before the HX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 matches up against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX5
JZ300 | HX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm JZ300
HX5 | JZ300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX5
JZ300 | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 versus the HX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and HX5.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JZ300 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest 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 |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $275 |