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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 18 months before the Fujifilm XP50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the Fujifilm XP50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm XP50

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP50 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm XP50 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP50

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior measurements 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 XP50 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 versus the Fujifilm XP50.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP50.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to 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 XP50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography advice
67
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP50
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 2cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $180