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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB1100F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 4 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JZ500 scores vs the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung WB1100F

 JZ500 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WB1100F JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB1100F

 JZ500 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers physical 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 WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the WB1100F.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WB1100F is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and WB1100F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography factors
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (512g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB1100F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung WB1100F
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 512g (1.13 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $250