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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was launched 23 months later than the S950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the JV200 grades against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony S950

 JV200 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm JV200

 S950 JV200 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony S950

 JV200 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 vs the S950.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and S950 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and S950.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JV200 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern JV200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
29
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 180 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $49 $130