FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm F900EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm F900EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind in sensor technology.