Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 16 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the Fujifilm X20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm JX500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be behind in sensor innovation.