FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was launched 3 years prior to the WB30F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JZ500 matches up versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung WB30F
JZ500 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm JZ500
WB30F | JZ500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB30F
JZ500 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got physical 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) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 against the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and WB30F.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung WB30F |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 128 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $180 |