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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JV100 scores versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony HX7V

 JV100 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm JV100

 HX7V JV100 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX7V

 JV100 HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 offers physical 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 against the HX7V.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and HX7V.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Sony HX7V Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $499