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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony H70

 JZ500 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 H70 JZ500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H70

 JZ500 H70 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Sony H70
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony H70
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony H70
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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