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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the Fujifilm Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm Z35 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z35 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the Fujifilm Z35.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z35 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z35.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm Z35
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $130