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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV205
Nikon AW120
(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
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was brought out 4 years prior to the AW120 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JV200 grades vs the AW120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Nikon AW120

 JV200 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm JV200

 AW120 JV200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon AW120

 JV200 AW120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JV200 against the AW120.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and AW120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
29
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon AW120
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Also referred to as FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 180 shots 350 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $49 $350