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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured at a similar time to the Fujifilm XP150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm XP150

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP150 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm XP150 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP150

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP150 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP150 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP150
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $260