Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung NX500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was unveiled 6 years before the NX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Samsung NX500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the NX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and NX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.