Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung EX2F

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the EX2F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the EX2F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and EX2F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm JX500 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.