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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 23 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JX300 grades vs the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony S950

 JX300 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S950 JX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S950

 JX300 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 and the S950.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and S950.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent JX300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Sony S950 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Sony S950
65
lighter than average (130g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Sony S950
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
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") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $130