FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm X30
JZ500 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm X30 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 51 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm X30
JZ500 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |