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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 4 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm JX500 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm JX500

 HX90V Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 39 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm JX500 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the HX90V.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and HX90V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $440