FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600
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36 Features
24 Overall
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78 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched June 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S1770

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was unveiled 5 months after the S1600 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ500 matches up against the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm S1600
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1600
JZ500 | S1600 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 compared to the S1600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S1600 is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S1600.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 |
Alternative name | FinePix JZ505 | FinePix S1770 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 337g (0.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-45A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $130 |