Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung SL820
Fujifilm JX500 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm JX500
SL820 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung SL820
Fujifilm JX500 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |