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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out within a month of the Fujifilm XP50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP50 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm XP50 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP50

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the Fujifilm XP50.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP50 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $180