FujiFilm JX350 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the JX350 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

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The JX350 was announced within a month of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JX350 grades versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX350 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JX350 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The JX350 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher.