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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was launched 5 years prior to the AW130 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JV200 scores vs the AW130 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Nikon AW130

 JV200 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm JV200

 AW130 JV200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon AW130

 JV200 AW130 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with outside measurements 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 AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JV200 and the AW130.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and AW130.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Nikon AW130
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging information
Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Nikon AW130
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Also called as FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 370 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $49 $398