FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2014

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm S9400W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was revealed 4 years before the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm S9400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S9400W
JZ500 | Fujifilm S9400W |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm S9400W | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9400W
JZ500 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm S9400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S9400W is 93 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S9400W.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-45A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $330 |