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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced very close to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony WX70

 Fujifilm JX500 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WX70 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX70

 Fujifilm JX500 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the WX70.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony WX70
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Sony WX70
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
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 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 life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $242