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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm JX500 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm JX500

 SL820 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm JX500 SL820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the SL820.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and SL820.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $280