Fujifilm FinePix JX500 vs Fujifilm X100T

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and the Fujifilm X100T, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm X100T was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X100T Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm X100T.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX500 over Fujifilm X100T.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 vs Fujifilm X100T
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 35 mm mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 130 mm vs 35 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 1x
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 96% vs 92%
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) vs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X100T

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100T over Fujifilm FinePix JX500.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 vs Fujifilm X100T
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Higher Boosted ISO 3,200 vs 51,200
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4896 x 3264
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/2.0
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1400 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Speaker vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm X100T
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Built-in Flash
        Light113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm X100T
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100T has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X100T has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 92% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix JX500.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X100T features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 249.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304 x 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X100T is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm X100T has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 comes with NP-45A battery pack and Fujifilm X100T comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX500, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100T. Fujifilm FinePix JX500 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps. Fujifilm X100T can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and 9.00 m at ISO 1600 on Fujifilm X100T. Fujifilm X100T also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100T.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Fujifilm X100T body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.05"). Fujifilm FinePix JX500 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) and Fujifilm X100T weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      100 mm

      56 mm

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      127 mm

      74 mm

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      24 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm X100T

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm X100T for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      POOR
      43
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      81
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm X100T and give them scores of 42 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      OVERALL
      42
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      83
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm X100T

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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