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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled around the same time to the S2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony S2000

 JZ300 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S2000 JZ300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2000

 JZ300 S2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S2000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and S2000.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony S2000
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $225