FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Also Known as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
- Released July 2009

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was introduced 11 months after the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1
JZ500 | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | JZ500 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
JZ500 | Fujifilm Real 3D W1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has specifications of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | RP (Real Photo) 3D |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 260 grams (0.57 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $900 |