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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched around the same time to the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ500 grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony WX5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

		

		

			
 WX5 JZ500 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX5

		

		

			
 JZ500 WX5 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 against the WX5.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WX5.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Sony WX5
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Sony WX5
67
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (280mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
37
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
37
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $250