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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 7 months earlier than the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the NEX-F3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm JZ100 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 NEX-F3 Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony NEX-F3

 Fujifilm JZ100 NEX-F3 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the NEX-F3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
27
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony NEX-F3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $470