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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JV105
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively similar but the JV100 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The JV100 was introduced 4 years prior to the S31 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JV100 matches up vs the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S31

 JV100 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S31 JV100 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S31

 JV100 S31 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 has got physical dimensions 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 S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JV100 vs the S31.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and S31.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JV100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm JV100 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Nikon S31
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S31 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography info
Nikon S31 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (126g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
30
great max aperture (f)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
24
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix S31
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
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
Price at release $99 $90