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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung WB30F

 JZ500 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WB30F JZ500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB30F

 JZ500 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung WB30F
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