FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a3500
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
Photography Glossary FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe JZ500 was released 4 years prior to the a3500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JZ500 scores versus the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony a3500
| JZ500 | a3500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| a3500 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony a3500
| JZ500 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior dimensions 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 a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 vs the a3500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and a3500.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a3500 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Alternative name | FinePix JZ505 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 470 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $230 | $398 |