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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm XP80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm XP80

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm XP80 JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2010More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP80

 JZ500 Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Fujifilm XP80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm XP80.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP80 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm XP80
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm XP80
Other name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $149