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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 19 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JZ500 scores versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung WB850F

 JZ500 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WB850F JZ500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB850F

 JZ500 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior dimensions 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 vs the WB850F.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung WB850F
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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