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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 17 months after the SL202 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ500 matches up against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung SL202

 JZ500 SL202 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SL202 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL202

 JZ500 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outer measurements 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 SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 and the SL202.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SL202.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger JZ500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
26
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL202
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung SL202
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung SL202
Other name FinePix JZ505 PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $140