FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony HX9V
JZ500 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm JZ500
HX9V | JZ500 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX9V
JZ500 | HX9V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior measurements 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 vs the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and HX9V.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-07-19 |
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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $328 |