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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WX300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 7 months prior to the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm X10 WX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm X10

 WX300 Fujifilm X10 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2012More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm X10 WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the WX300.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX300 Portrait photography highlights
49
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (350 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (350g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Sony WX300
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (350 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-11 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $330