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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV205
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the JV200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The JV200 was introduced 7 months after the HX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JV200 matches up vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony HX5

 JV200 HX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm JV200

 HX5 JV200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX5

 JV200 HX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JV200 compared to the HX5.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and HX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JV200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JV200 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer JV200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX5 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography details
Sony HX5 Sports photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX5 Landscape photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 All around 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 180 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $49 $275