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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm JX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed 18 months before the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HS10 scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm JX500

 HS10 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Fujifilm JX500 HS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm JX500

 HS10 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 against the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm JX500 is 60 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and Fujifilm JX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
45
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $90