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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the JV100 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony G3

 JV100 G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm JV100

 G3 JV100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony G3

 JV100 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 versus the G3.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and G3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JV100 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern JV100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Sony G3
25
lighter than average in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $200