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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively similar but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was revealed 2 months before the A560 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ500 matches up against the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony A560

 JZ500 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A560 JZ500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A560

 JZ500 A560 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2010Similar age
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 and the A560.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and A560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The JZ500 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Sony A560 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 shots)
2 card slots
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony A560
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony A560
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Two
Retail price $230 $650