FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX500

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX350 grades versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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 JX350 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JX350 versus the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX500 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older JX350 is going to be behind in sensor tech.