Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 7 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.