FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was launched 19 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ500 scores versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W650
JZ500 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W650
JZ500 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outer dimensions 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 against the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and W650.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W650 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
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 | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs |
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 | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $140 |