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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was released 6 years before the A7R II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JZ500 grades vs the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony A7R II

 JZ500 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A7R II JZ500 
LaunchedJune 2015June 2010Newer by 60 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A7R II

 JZ500 A7R II 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the A7R II.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and A7R II.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R II Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R II Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R II Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
environment proofing
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Sony A7R II Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A7R II
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Alpha A7R II
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $2,913