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Side-by-side comparison

Fujifilm FinePix J50
vs Fujifilm FinePix Z3

Archive illustration for Fujifilm FinePix J50

Fujifilm / 2008

FinePix J50

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Fujifilm FinePix Z3

Fujifilm / 2006

FinePix Z3

Full specifications

Sensor area

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25 mm²
FinePix J50
25 mm²
FinePix Z3
Area ratio
1:1
Absolute difference
0 mm²
Relative difference
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The FinePix J50 and FinePix Z3 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 J50MetricFinePix Z3
8.2 MPEffective pixels5.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.74 µmPixel pitch2.21 µm
3.03 µm²Pixel area4.87 µm²
33.01 MP/cm²Pixel density20.53 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight130 g
SDHC, Secure Digital, xD Picture cardStoragexD Picture card
NP-40ND Li Ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (NP-40) 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 J50 and FinePix Z3 have the same sensor area. The FinePix Z3 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.

Reasons to choose FinePix Z3

Released in 2006, FinePix Z3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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