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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched very close to the W610 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W610

 Fujifilm JX500 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W610 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W610

 Fujifilm JX500 W610 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the W610.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and W610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Sony W610
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Sony W610 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W610
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $200