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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 17 months later than the Fujifilm A150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the JZ500 scores against the Fujifilm A150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm A150

 JZ500 Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm A150 JZ500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A150

 JZ500 Fujifilm A150 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides physical 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) while the Fujifilm A150 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 and the Fujifilm A150.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm A150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm A150.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger JZ500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Fujifilm A150
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
25
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm A150
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix A150
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-04
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
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 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 -
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $130