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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony S2100

 JZ300 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S2100 JZ300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2100

 JZ300 S2100 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S2100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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