FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
- Revealed March 2013

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm XP200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm XP200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm XP200
JZ500 | Fujifilm XP200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm XP200 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP200
JZ500 | Fujifilm XP200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides 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) and the Fujifilm XP200 has measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm XP200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm XP200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP200.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix XP200 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2013-03-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 lbs) | 232g (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $250 |