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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 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 TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 19 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm JX500 TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TL500 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm JX500 TL500 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the TL500.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and TL500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX500 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm JX500 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (386g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
64
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Samsung TL500
Alternate name - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $527