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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm JX500 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Fujifilm JX500

 SP-600 UZ Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Fujifilm JX500 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the SP-600 UZ.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
31
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
29
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $90 $189