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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV105
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW110
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the AW100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JV100 scores versus the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon AW100

 JV100 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the FujiFilm JV100

 AW100 JV100 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW100

 JV100 AW100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JV100 vs the AW100.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and AW100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and AW100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography details
Nikon AW100 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Nikon AW100 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging info
Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW100
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $299