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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was announced 5 months before the TL500 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung TL500

 JZ300 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TL500 JZ300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL500

 JZ300 TL500 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 vs the TL500.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ300 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
64
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung TL500
Also called as FinePix JZ305 EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $527