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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2500HD, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released within a month of the S2500HD which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 grades vs the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 JZ500 S2500HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S2500HD JZ500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 JZ500 S2500HD 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2500HD in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 and the S2500HD.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and S2500HD.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
67
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
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 All around 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $200