FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Updated by Sigma DP2s
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On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe JZ300 was launched 5 months after the DP2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ300 scores against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sigma DP2
| JZ300 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the FujiFilm JZ300
| DP2 | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sigma DP2
| JZ300 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | September 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the DP2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and DP2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ300 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sigma DP2 |
| Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $180 | $649 |