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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was announced 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm JX500

 JZ500 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm JX500 JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500

 JZ500 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
67
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $90