FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm JX550

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

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.

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

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.