FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 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
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was released 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ300 matches up vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony G3
JZ300 | G3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm JZ300
G3 | JZ300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony G3
JZ300 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 against the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and G3.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher JZ300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $200 |