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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 14 months before the Fujifilm XP30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 scores versus the Fujifilm XP30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm XP30

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm XP30 JZ500 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP30

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external 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) and the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm XP30.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $240