FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was manufactured 6 months after the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung ST100
JZ500 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
ST100 | JZ500 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST100
JZ500 | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 versus the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and ST100.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung ST100 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $250 |