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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was unveiled 19 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W620

 JZ500 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W620 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W620

 JZ500 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the W620.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and W620.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony W620
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W620
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.37 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Launch price $230 $102