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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JV150 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 17 months earlier than the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm JV150 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm JV150

 HX7V Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm JV150 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JV150 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the HX7V.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and HX7V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $499