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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 grades vs the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S1

 JZ500 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm S1 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1

 JZ500 Fujifilm S1 
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has proportions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 versus the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S1 is 93 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $400