FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S2100
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
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Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the JX300 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony S2100
| JX300 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm JX300
| S2100 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S2100
| JX300 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 and the S2100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and S2100.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer JX300 should have an edge in sensor technology.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Sony S2100
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Sony S2100
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Other name | FinePix JX305 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x 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, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $110 | $0 |