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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 19 months before the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ500 scores vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W610

 JZ500 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W610 JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W610

 JZ500 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 vs the W610.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and W610.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W610
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $200