FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A7R which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the JZ500 scores versus the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will resolve more detail due to its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.