FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- New Model is Nikon Z7 II

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The JZ500 was launched 9 years before the Z7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 scores against the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon Z7
JZ500 | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Z7 | JZ500 | |||
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Released | August 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 99 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon Z7
JZ500 | Z7 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 versus the Z7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Z7 is 93 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Z7.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Z7 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 8256 x 5504 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 675 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | XQD card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $230 | $2,797 |