FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ500 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX1100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JZ500 scores versus the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and NX1100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.