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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 17 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung SL30

 JZ500 SL30 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SL30 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL30

 JZ500 SL30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 against the SL30.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
67
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung SL30
Other name FinePix JZ505 ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 -
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 $93