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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 13 months after the S930 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JZ300 scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony S930

 JZ300 S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S930 JZ300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S930

 JZ300 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 versus the S930.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent JZ300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S930
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $219