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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm SL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 18 months prior to the Fujifilm SL240 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm SL240

 JZ500 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm SL240 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm SL240

 JZ500 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm SL240 is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
67
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (510g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm SL240
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Other name FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-85
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $280