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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W620

 JZ300 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W620 JZ300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W620

 JZ300 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external measurements 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 versus the W620.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and W620.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W620
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Price at launch $180 $102