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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was released 4 years before the WB350F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ500 scores versus the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung WB350F

 JZ500 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WB350F JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB350F

 JZ500 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 and the WB350F.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and WB350F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
67
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB350F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung WB350F
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 168g (0.37 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $260