Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony a1

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 10 years before the a1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony a1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the a1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and a1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer more detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.