Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed January 2014
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm JX500 was launched 24 months before the Fujifilm S8600 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm S8600
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm S8600 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm S8600 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8600
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 features outside 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) and the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the Fujifilm S8600.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8600 is 95 and 76 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S8600.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-900mm (36.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 450g (0.99 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") |
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 life | - | 410 photos |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-45A | 3 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $90 | $200 |