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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm JZ100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm JZ100 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (129g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good MP (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 $606