FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced January 2021

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

The JZ500 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony a1
JZ500 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
a1 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2021 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 129 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony a1
JZ500 | a1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and a1.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 8640 x 5760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 133 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/400 seconds |
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) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 737g (1.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 530 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Cost at release | $230 | $6,498 |