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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-45A NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $150