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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 5 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the Fujifilm XP30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP30.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
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
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $240