FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was launched 7 months before the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JZ500 grades against the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 against the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and ST30.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.