Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Launched August 2000
- Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 11 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the Fujifilm S1 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2000 | Newer by 139 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper screen (+30k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 95 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm JX500 will offer extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2000-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3040 x 2016 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 320 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 200 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 820 grams (1.81 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $90 | $2,000 |