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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was introduced 18 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony G3

 JZ500 G3 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 G3 JZ500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony G3

 JZ500 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the G3.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and G3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony G3
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $200