FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The JZ500 was unveiled 13 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ500 scores versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.