FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX5

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 5 months before the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 vs the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.