FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX50V
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX50V
| JZ300 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm JZ300
| HX50V | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 39 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX50V
| JZ300 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the HX50V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and HX50V.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
great battery (400 shots)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 gr (0.37 lb) | 272 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 | - | 400 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $439 |
