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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the Fujifilm XP80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm XP80

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm XP80 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP80

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm XP80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the Fujifilm XP80.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP80 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP80.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm XP80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Fujifilm XP80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm XP80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
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 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 life - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $90 $149