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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 13 months after the WX10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony WX10

 Fujifilm JX500 WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WX10 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX10

 Fujifilm JX500 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the WX10.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and WX10.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
31
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX10
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $90 $200