FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm XP50

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the JV100 scores vs the Fujifilm XP50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm XP50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 and the Fujifilm XP50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and Fujifilm XP50 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.