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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 13 months later than the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm JX500 H70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm JX500

 H70 Fujifilm JX500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H70

 Fujifilm JX500 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the H70.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
31
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Sony H70
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.25 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $90 $199