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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 3 years before the WX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ500 matches up versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony WX80

 JZ500 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WX80 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX80

 JZ500 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 versus the WX80.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and WX80.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX80 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony WX80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Price at launch $230 $276