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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 12 months before the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm JX500 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WX80 Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm JX500 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the WX80.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and WX80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
31
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 images
Battery form - 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $276