FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as 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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon AW120

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JV100 was revealed 6 years earlier than the AW130 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JV100 scores versus the AW130 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon AW130
JV100 | AW130 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm JV100
AW130 | JV100 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW130
JV100 | AW130 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 provides exterior 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 AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the JV100 against the AW130.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and AW130.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon AW130 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | 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 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 370 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $99 | $398 |