Clicky

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The JZ500 was announced 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ500 grades against the SD14 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma SD14

 JZ500 SD14 
LaunchedJune 2010September 2006More recent by 46 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SD14 JZ500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma SD14

 JZ500 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 vs the SD14.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SD14 is 93 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and SD14.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ500 will produce extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger JZ500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (5 megapixels)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Sigma SD14 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD14 Travel photography advice
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
9
no video shooting
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma SD14
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sigma SD14
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-06-16 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $198