FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon AW110
- Successor is Nikon AW130

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JV100 was introduced 5 years before the AW120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JV100 grades versus the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon AW120
JV100 | AW120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm JV100
AW120 | JV100 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW120
JV100 | AW120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon AW120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 and the AW120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and AW120.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older JV100 will be behind in sensor tech.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 213g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 life | - | 350 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $99 | $350 |