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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2000Newer by 139 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k200kSharper screen (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (820 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
68
lighter than average (113g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
46
lighter than average (820g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
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really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging info
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
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