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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 3 years earlier than the ST150F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 matches up vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung ST150F

 JZ500 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ST150F JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST150F

 JZ500 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the ST150F.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
67
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST150F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $300