FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony A65

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The JV100 was introduced 21 months before the A65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JV100 scores versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 and the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and A65.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JV100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.