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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 4 years before the WX300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ300 scores versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony WX300

 JZ300 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WX300 JZ300 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX300

 JZ300 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 and the WX300.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and WX300.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (166g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony WX300
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $330