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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Fujifilm S1500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S1500

 JZ500 Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm S1500 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500

 JZ500 Fujifilm S1500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500 is 93 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
long zoom (396mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix S1500
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