FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sigma Quattro

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was manufactured 6 years before the Quattro which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 grades vs the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outside 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) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 against the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will give more detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.