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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 4 years before the W800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ500 grades versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W800

 JZ500 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W800 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W800

 JZ500 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 compared to the W800.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and W800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Sony W800
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony W800
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
67
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sony W800
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W800
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $90