Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- New Model is Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm X20 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm JX500 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Fujifilm X20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-04-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/1000 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lb) | 353g (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 270 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $90 | $500 |