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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung TL500

 JZ500 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TL500 JZ500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL500

 JZ500 TL500 
RevealedJune 2010July 2010Same 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
64
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung TL500
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