FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2100
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
31
93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
31
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
93 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released June 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe JZ500 was released 6 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ500 scores against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony S2100
| JZ500 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| S2100 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S2100
| JZ500 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical dimensions 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 versus the S2100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S2100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony S2100
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony S2100
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| 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 distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 167g (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 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $230 | $0 |