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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 18 months after the W220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 matches up against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W220

 JZ500 W220 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W220 JZ500 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W220

 JZ500 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the W220.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer JZ500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W220
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $160