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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 5 months before the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JV100 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony WX5

 JV100 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WX5 JV100 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony WX5

 JV100 WX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outside 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 compared to the WX5.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and WX5.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Sony WX5
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Sony WX5
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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