Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2100
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony S2100
| Fujifilm JX500 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm JX500
| S2100 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony S2100
| Fujifilm JX500 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers 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) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the S2100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and S2100.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| 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 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 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 | One | One |
| Retail price | $90 | $0 |