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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 3 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm JZ100 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 G3 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm JZ100 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the G3.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and G3.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony G3
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 129g (0.28 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $190 $200