FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released January 2011

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Overview
Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was launched 6 months earlier than the H70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ500 grades against the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony H70
JZ500 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the FujiFilm JZ500
H70 | JZ500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H70
JZ500 | H70 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 and the H70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and H70.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Alternative name | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $230 | $199 |