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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, 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 2 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ500 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 JZ500 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Galaxy Camera 2 JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 JZ500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outer 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $400