FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is EX1

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The JZ500 was introduced around the same time to the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 scores versus the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung TL500
JZ500 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm JZ500
TL500 | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL500
JZ500 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 against the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and TL500.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ500 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | EX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $230 | $527 |