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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony S2000

 Fujifilm JX500 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S2000 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S2000

 Fujifilm JX500 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer dimensions 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the S2000.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
31
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S2000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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