• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX500 advantages over Sony QX10

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner

Sony QX10 advantages over Fujifilm JX500

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S80

Fujifilm JX500
Nikon S80
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Sony QX10
Nikon S80
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Internal flash

Compared to Fujifilm JX580

Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm JX580
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
Sony QX10
Fujifilm JX580
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony WX80

Fujifilm JX500
Sony WX80
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Sony QX10
Sony WX80
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm JX680
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
Sony QX10
Fujifilm JX680
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Canon 160

Fujifilm JX500
Canon 160
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
Sony QX10
Canon 160
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
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