FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung HZ50W

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ50W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 2 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JZ500 matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features 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) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 and the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and HZ50W is 93 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.