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FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AX350 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was brought out 7 months later than the JZ500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AX350 grades against the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 AX350 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm AX350

 JZ500 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and FujiFilm JZ500

 AX350 JZ500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 compared to the JZ500.

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and JZ500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and JZ500.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher AX350 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
30
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and FujiFilm JZ500
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as FinePix AX355 FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life 180 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $230