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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up vs the Fujifilm JX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm IS Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2007Fresher by 54 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm JX500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm IS Pro has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and the Fujifilm JX500.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX500 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm IS Pro due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (920 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competitors (920g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (113g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
9
no video
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm JX500
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2007-07-13 2012-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $90