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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2800HD, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 5 months after the S2800HD and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 scores against the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 JZ500 S2800HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S2800HD JZ500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2800HD

 JZ500 S2800HD 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2800HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the S2800HD.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S2800HD is 93 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S2800HD.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S2800HD
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 437g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $260