FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Announced February 2009
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe JZ500 was released 17 months after the Fujifilm S1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S1500
JZ500 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm S1500 | JZ500 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500
JZ500 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm S1500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer JZ500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $230 | $200 |