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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 6 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JZ500 matches up vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony S2000

 JZ500 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S2000 JZ500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S2000

 JZ500 S2000 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside 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) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the S2000.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and S2000.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony S2000
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S2000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $225