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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony HX7V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony HX7V

 JZ500 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm JZ500

 HX7V JZ500 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX7V

 JZ500 HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Sony HX7V Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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