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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Fujifilm S9400W
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 JZ500 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm S9400W JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9400W

 JZ500 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
67
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (670g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
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