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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Nikon AW130
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon AW130

 JZ300 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 AW130 JZ300 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon AW130

 JZ300 AW130 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and AW130 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon AW130
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon 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