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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Nikon Z7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon Z7

 JZ500 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Z7 JZ500 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2010More modern by 99 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon Z7

 JZ500 Z7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Nikon Z7 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
not so great battery power (330 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Z7
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