Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 14 months after the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm JX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm F900EXR | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm F900EXR | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 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 rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50A | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $380 | $90 |