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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm JZ100 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WX500 Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedApril 2015January 2012More recent by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm JZ100 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the WX500.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX500 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $348