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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was revealed 10 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ500 grades vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma fp

 JZ500 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm JZ500

 fp JZ500 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2010Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma fp

 JZ500 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma fp in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the fp.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and fp.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp will show more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
84
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
37
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma fp
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Sigma fp
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Sigma fp
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 14MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $2,050