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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP70
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 17 months before the Fujifilm XP60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the Fujifilm XP60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm XP60

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP60 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm XP60 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP60

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP60 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the Fujifilm XP60.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP60 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP60.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP60 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography highlights
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP60
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $90 $180