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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the Fujifilm XP70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP70 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm XP70 Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP70 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm XP70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the Fujifilm XP70.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP70.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (113g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $90 $199