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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 3 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm JX500 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W220 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm JX500 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the W220.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
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 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $160