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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-C3
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was manufactured within a month of the NEX-3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the JZ500 grades vs the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony NEX-3

 JZ500 NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 NEX-3 JZ500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony NEX-3

 JZ500 NEX-3 
RevealedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the NEX-3.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-3 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography information
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
27
has face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony NEX-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-06-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 168g (0.37 lbs) 297g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $0