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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 3 years prior to the W800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony W800

 Fujifilm JX500 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W800 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W800

 Fujifilm JX500 W800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the W800.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and W800.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Sony W800
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony W800
31
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (125g)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony W800
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $90 $90