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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 6 months after the WX30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony WX30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 WX30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
 WX30 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 WX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the WX30.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and WX30.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

            Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
29
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
55
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
31
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
68
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
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 really wide (26mm)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
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 distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.25 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $259