FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 24 months before the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ300 grades against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 versus the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.