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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm JX500 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W650 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm JX500 W650 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Sony W650 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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