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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W730 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm JX500 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W730 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm JX500 W730 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the W730.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and W730.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony W730
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Sony W730
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $138