Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 19 months later than the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers external 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) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TL500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm JZ100 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.