FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
91 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
42
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon AW120
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Overview
Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe JZ300 was announced 6 years before the AW130 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ300 matches up versus the AW130 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon AW130
JZ300 | AW130 |
---|
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm JZ300
AW130 | JZ300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2015 | February 2010 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon AW130
JZ300 | AW130 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the AW130.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and AW130.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 370 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $180 | $398 |