Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.