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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JX500 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Fujifilm JX500

 HZ15W Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ15W

 Fujifilm JX500 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the HZ15W.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ15W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Samsung HZ15W
Also Known as - WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $330