FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Nikon AW120
JV200 | AW120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the FujiFilm JV200
AW120 | JV200 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon AW120
JV200 | AW120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm JV200 versus Nikon AW120 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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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 |