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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 JZ500 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outer dimensions 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 HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
good battery (500 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (808g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 808 gr (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
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 - 500 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $500