FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced 3 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony WX300
JZ500 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm JZ500
WX300 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX300
JZ500 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 against the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and WX300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $330 |