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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 19 months before the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 grades versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony WX50

 JZ500 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WX50 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX50

 JZ500 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 against the WX50.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and WX50.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-30
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 168g (0.37 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 images
Battery format - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $250