FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was released 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JV100 scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the JV100 and the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and WX500.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.