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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm JZ200 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 G3 Fujifilm JZ200 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm JZ200 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the G3.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and G3.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ200 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Sony G3
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 185 gr (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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $200