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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 6 months prior to the W570 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 scores vs the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W570

 JZ500 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W570 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W570

 JZ500 W570 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the W570.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony W570
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W570
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $159