Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ10W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the HZ10W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ10W.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.