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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 3 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm JZ100 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A7R Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm JZ100 A7R 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the A7R.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and A7R is 95 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and A7R.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will render greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
84
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony A7R
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (465g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Sony A7R
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
weather proofing
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
bad battery (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
36
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competitors (465g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 465 gr (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $1,898