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FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JV100 and FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 4 months earlier than the JZ500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JV100 scores against the JZ500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 JV100 JZ500 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm JV100

 JZ500 JV100 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and FujiFilm JZ500

 JV100 JZ500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JV100 vs the JZ500.

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and JZ500.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and FujiFilm JZ500
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as FinePix JV105 FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $99 $230