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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 7 months prior to the ST65 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ500 grades against the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung ST65

 JZ500 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ST65 JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST65

 JZ500 ST65 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features 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 ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 compared to the ST65.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and ST65.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST65
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung ST65
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) -
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $130