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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 5 months prior to the T99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 scores vs the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony T99

 JZ300 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 T99 JZ300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony T99

 JZ300 T99 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements 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 T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 versus the T99.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and T99.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony T99 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Sony T99
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Sony T99 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony T99
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Sony T99 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony T99
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $179