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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very comparable but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JZ500 matches up vs the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm X30

 JZ500 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm X30 JZ500 
IntroducedAugust 2014June 2010Newer by 51 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X30

 JZ500 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside 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 X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 vs the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm X30
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 423 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $499