FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm XP90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 6 years before the Fujifilm XP90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ500 grades against the Fujifilm XP90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm XP90. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP90 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm XP90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 versus the Fujifilm XP90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm XP90.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP90 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.