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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony a1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony a1

 JZ500 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 a1 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2021June 2010Fresher by 129 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony a1

 JZ500 a1 
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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
MP count great (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Sony a1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (530 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery life (530 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count great (50 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (530 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony a1
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony a1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Alpha a1
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