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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled very close to the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HX10V Fujifilm JZ100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the HX10V.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony HX10V
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (234g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $616