FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony WX50
JZ500 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm JZ500
WX50 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX50
JZ500 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |