Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out at a similar time to the W650 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W650
Fujifilm JX500 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm JX500
W650 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W650
Fujifilm JX500 | W650 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and W650.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W650 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Retail cost | $90 | $140 |