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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 2 years after the 6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm JX500 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Fujifilm JX500

 6000 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm JX500 6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical dimensions 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 Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the 6000.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and 6000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
31
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 6000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternative name - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $259