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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR JZ500 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $230 $450