FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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 FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sigma fp
| JZ500 | fp |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm JZ500
| fp | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2019 | June 2010 | Fresher by 110 months | |
| Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
| Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma fp
| JZ500 | fp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma fp Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sigma 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 |