FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the JZ500 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.