FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Announced June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe JZ500 was released 13 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 scores against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony HX7V
JZ500 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm JZ500
HX7V | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX7V
JZ500 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 vs the HX7V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and HX7V.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $230 | $499 |