FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S31
JV100 | S31 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm JV100
S31 | JV100 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 41 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S31
JV100 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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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 |