Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica C

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the C (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 20 months earlier than the C making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Leica C. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Leica C in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the C.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and C is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and C.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm JX500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.