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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very similar but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ500 grades vs the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm X20

 JZ500 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm X20 JZ500 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2010Newer by 34 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X20

 JZ500 Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm X20.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JZ500 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
better than average battery power (270 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (353 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (353 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm X20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm X20
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000 seconds
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 168 grams (0.37 lb) 353 grams (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
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
Launch cost $230 $500