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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed about the same time to the W370 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W370

 JZ300 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W370 JZ300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W370

 JZ300 W370 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 against the W370.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and W370.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W370 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Sony W370
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W370
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $230