FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S9200
JZ500 | Fujifilm S9200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm S9200 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9200
JZ500 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | |
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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 |