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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ500 was manufactured 4 months after the DP1x which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma DP1x

 JZ500 DP1x 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm JZ500

 DP1x JZ500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP1x

 JZ500 DP1x 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the DP1x.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and DP1x.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP1x
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sigma DP1x
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sigma DP1x
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $574