FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The HS10 was revealed within a month of the JZ500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HS10 scores vs the JZ500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the FujiFilm JZ500
HS10 | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm HS10
JZ500 | HS10 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JZ500
HS10 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JZ500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HS10 against the JZ500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and JZ500 is 60 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and JZ500.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Also called | FinePix HS11 | FinePix JZ505 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 666g (1.47 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $230 |