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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 19 months later than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm JX500 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm JX500

 HZ35W Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm JX500 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with external 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 HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the HZ35W.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and HZ35W.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
31
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $300