Reasons to choose FinePix A500 Zoom
Released in 2006, FinePix A500 Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom
vs Fujifilm FinePix J50
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FinePix A500 Zoom25 mm²
FinePix J50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix A500 Zoom and FinePix J50 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix A500 ZoomMetricFinePix J50
5.1 MPEffective pixels8.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.21 µmPixel pitch1.74 µm
4.87 µm²Pixel area3.03 µm²
20.53 MP/cm²Pixel density33.01 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight150 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital, xD Picture card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNP-40ND Li Ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix A500 Zoom and FinePix J50 have the same sensor area. The FinePix J50 has the lighter body. The FinePix J50 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix J50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix J50
Released in 2008, FinePix J50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.