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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ500 grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm HS35EXR JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer 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 HS35EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 93 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
great battery (600 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (687g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 687 grams (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $380