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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was brought out 17 months after the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the Fujifilm A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm A100

 JZ500 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm A100 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A100

 JZ500 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with 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) and the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 and the Fujifilm A100.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm A100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm A100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer JZ500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
67
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $0