FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was launched 3 years earlier than the NX300M which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside 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 NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300M will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.