FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was manufactured within a month of the S2100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ300 grades vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony S2100
JZ300 | S2100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm JZ300
S2100 | JZ300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2100
JZ300 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 versus the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S2100.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Other name | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
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 Overall 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $180 | $0 |