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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 6 months later than the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HX7V Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the HX7V.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX7V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX7V to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony HX7V
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (129g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
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 1 1
Launch price $190 $499