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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Sony G3
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony G3

 JZ300 G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 G3 JZ300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony G3

 JZ300 G3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony G3
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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