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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JV100 matches up against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony WX50

 JV100 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WX50 JV100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony WX50

 JV100 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 features 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 and the WX50.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and WX50.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternate name FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $99 $250