Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony S950

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

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.

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

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.