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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Nikon AW120
(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  • Superseded the Nikon AW110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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon AW120

 JV100 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm JV100

 AW120 JV100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW120

 JV100 AW120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Nikon AW120
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW120 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (126g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Nikon AW120
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW120
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix AW120
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