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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 18 months before the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JZ500 matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 JZ500 Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm JX550 JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm JX550

 JZ500 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm JX550.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
34
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm JX550
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.37 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
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 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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $200