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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 12 months later than the S950 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ300 grades against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony S950

 JZ300 S950 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S950 JZ300 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S950

 JZ300 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S950.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and S950.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer JZ300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony S950
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony S950
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $130