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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
FujiFilm S1600
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm S1600

 JZ500 S1600 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S1600 JZ500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1600

 JZ500 S1600 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1600
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500FujiFilm FinePix S1600
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