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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed about the same time to the Fujifilm JZ100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the Fujifilm JZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm JZ100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm JZ100.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm JZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 113g (0.25 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $190