FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma DP1x
JZ500 | DP1x | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm JZ500
DP1x | JZ500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma DP1x
JZ500 | DP1x | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |