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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ300 matches up vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony W710

 JZ300 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W710 JZ300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W710

 JZ300 W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the W710.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and W710.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W710 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony W710
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony W710
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony W710
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony W710
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $90