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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 19 months after the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm JX550 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TL500 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm JX550 TL500 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the TL500.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TL500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
34
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
64
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes 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
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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $527