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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 6 months after the W310 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 matches up against the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W310

 JZ500 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W310 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W310

 JZ500 W310 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 and the W310.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and W310.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Sony W310
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony W310
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W310
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $150