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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ500 was manufactured about the same time to the NX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ500 grades versus the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung NX5

 JZ500 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 NX5 JZ500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung NX5

 JZ500 NX5 
RevealedJune 2010June 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical measurements 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 compared to the NX5.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and NX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX5 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
24
provides face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (499g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung NX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung NX5
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $499