FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX500

Following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was introduced 6 years earlier than the NX500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ300 matches up against the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and NX500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.