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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm JX500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor size is small (1/2")
bad battery life (260 shots)
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
bad battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm JX500
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRFujifilm FinePix JX500
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