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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 19 months later than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony HX5

 Fujifilm JX500 HX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm JX500

 HX5 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX5

 Fujifilm JX500 HX5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the HX5.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and HX5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Sony HX5 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Sony HX5
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX5 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $275