FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX500

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 5 years before the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JV200 scores versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the JV200 against the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and WX500.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.