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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 scores vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung EX2F

 JZ500 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 EX2F JZ500 
IntroducedDecember 2012June 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung EX2F

 JZ500 EX2F 
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 compared to the EX2F.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and EX2F.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
71
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung EX2F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung EX2F
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/1400s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $478