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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony HX9V

 JZ500 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm JZ500

 HX9V JZ500 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX9V

 JZ500 HX9V 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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