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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony WX300
(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
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm JX370 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WX300 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm JX370 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the WX300.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Sony WX300
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 190 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $159 $330