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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 17 months earlier than the HX7V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ300 scores vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX7V

 JZ300 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HX7V JZ300 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX7V

 JZ300 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 compared to the HX7V.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $499