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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony HX80

 JZ300 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HX80 JZ300 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2010More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX80

 JZ300 HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 vs the HX80.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and HX80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony HX80
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony HX80
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.37 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $368