FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950
95 Imaging
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22 Overall
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94 Imaging
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sony S950
JX300 | S950 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm JX300
S950 | JX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony S950
JX300 | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony S950 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |