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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm S9200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S9200

 JZ500 Fujifilm S9200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm S9200 JZ500 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200

 JZ500 Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm S9200.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200 is 93 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography information
67
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
great battery (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (670g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Other name 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 500 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $230 $300