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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 18 months after the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 scores vs the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung SL102

 JZ500 SL102 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SL102 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL102

 JZ500 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 versus the SL102.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SL102.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
30
very good max aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung SL102
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung SL102
Also called as FinePix JZ505 ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $130