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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 2 years after the SL620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm JZ100 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SL620 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm JZ100 SL620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the SL620.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SL620.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
24
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung SL620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 129g (0.28 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $200