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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 2 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm JZ100 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S950 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm JZ100 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the S950.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S950.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony S950
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Sony S950 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
no video
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $130