FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the P7800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the JZ500 grades against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys 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 Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 versus the P7800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and P7800.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JZ500 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.