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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 3 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm JX500 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm JX500

 G3 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm JX500 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the G3.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and G3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony G3
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Sony G3
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $200