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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 2 years after the S2100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm JZ100 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S2100 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm JZ100 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the S2100.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S2100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (129g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $0