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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 19 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm JZ200 WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 WX5 Fujifilm JZ200 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm JZ200 WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the WX5.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WX5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $250