FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ500 scores against the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.