FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ30W
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
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Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe JZ500 was manufactured 5 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 grades vs the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung HZ30W
| JZ500 | HZ30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm JZ500
| HZ30W | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ30W
| JZ500 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the HZ30W.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and HZ30W.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | NP-45A | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $230 | $280 |
