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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung ST600

 JZ500 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ST600 JZ500 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST600

 JZ500 ST600 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Samsung ST600
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
67
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST600
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung ST600
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