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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 17 months later than the SL820 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JZ500 grades versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung SL820

 JZ500 SL820 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SL820 JZ500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL820

 JZ500 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got physical 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 versus the SL820.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and SL820.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ500 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
67
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung SL820
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.50 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 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $280