Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon D5600

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon D5600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and D5600 (24MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and D5600 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 5 years before the D5600 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the D5600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon D5600. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon D5600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 offers 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 Nikon D5600 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon D5600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the D5600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and D5600 is 95 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and D5600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D5600 will render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.