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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Announced July 2005
  • Replacement is Nikon D40X
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon D50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and D50 (6MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and D50 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The JV100 was launched 4 years after the D50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the JV100 scores against the D50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon D50

 JV100 D50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2005Newer by 56 months
Display sizing2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the FujiFilm JV100

 D50 JV100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon D50

 JV100 D50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 features external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JV100 versus the D50.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and D50 is 96 and 64 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and D50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JV100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the FujiFilm JV100 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer JV100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D50 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Nikon D50 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (620 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Nikon D50 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Nikon D50
56
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
lighter than competition (620g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Nikon D50 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon D50
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon D50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon D50
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-02 2005-07-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 620 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 560
Other
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $99 $499