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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 23 months earlier than the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ300 scores against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W610

 JZ300 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W610 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W610

 JZ300 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outer 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) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the W610.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W610 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony W610
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony W610
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony W610
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W610
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $200