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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured around the same time to the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm JX500 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WX50 Fujifilm JX500 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm JX500 WX50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the WX50.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and WX50.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Sony WX50
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 113g (0.25 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
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 - 240 photos
Form 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 Single Single
Cost at release $90 $250