FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600
93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was announced 6 months after the ST600 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung ST600
JZ500 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the FujiFilm JZ500
ST600 | JZ500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST600
JZ500 | ST600 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 compared to the ST600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and ST600.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung ST600 |
Also called 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $230 | $330 |