FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W710

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outer dimensions 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and W710.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.