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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 20 months before the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 scores versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony HX10V

 JZ500 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm JZ500

 HX10V JZ500 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX10V

 JZ500 HX10V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 versus the HX10V.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX10V
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $616