FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX70

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 19 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 vs the WX70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WX70.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.