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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the JV100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was introduced 4 months prior to the HX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JV100 grades versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony HX5

 JV100 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm JV100

 HX5 JV100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX5

 JV100 HX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the JV100 vs the HX5.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and HX5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JV100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm JV100 will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography advice
Sony HX5 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Sony HX5 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography details
Sony HX5 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (126g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX5 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $275