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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
60
Overall
47

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 24 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JZ100 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Galaxy Camera 2 Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Fujifilm JZ100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
68
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 400 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $400