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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 24 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JX500 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm JX500

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JX500 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $400