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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W650

 JZ500 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W650 JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W650

 JZ500 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony W650
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W650
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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