FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm F600 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was announced 14 months prior to the Fujifilm F600 EXR making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm F600 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.