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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX5

 JZ300 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HX5 JZ300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX5

 JZ300 HX5 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Sony HX5 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Sony HX5
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony HX5
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony HX5
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX5 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony HX5
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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