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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Nikon AW130
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon AW130

 JV100 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm JV100

 AW130 JV100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW130

 JV100 AW130 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Nikon AW130 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography information
Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW130 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon AW130
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix AW130
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