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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 3 years prior to the WX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the JZ300 grades against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony WX80

 JZ300 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WX80 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX80

 JZ300 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 vs the WX80.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony WX80
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony WX80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $276