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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung ST90
(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 ST90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 7 months prior to the ST90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung ST90

 JZ500 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ST90 JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST90

 JZ500 ST90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 against the ST90.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and ST90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Samsung ST90
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung ST90
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung ST90
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) -
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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