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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 23 months before the W650 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ300 grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W650

 JZ300 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W650 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W650

 JZ300 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 vs the W650.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and W650.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Sony W650
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W650
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $140