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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A150 scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm A150 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm A150

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm A150 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
27
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm JX500
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $90