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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out about the same time to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony WX50

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JZ100 WX50 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm JZ100

          

          

            
 WX50 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony WX50

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JZ100 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and 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 select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the WX50.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WX50.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

            Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (129g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
68
 lighter than competition (129g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
 lighter than others (117g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (129g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
35
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 surface 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.60 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 129g (0.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
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 images
Style of battery - 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 $190 $250