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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 6 months before the S5100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JZ300 grades vs the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S5100

 JZ300 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S5100 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5100

 JZ300 S5100 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior dimensions 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 S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the S5100.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and S5100.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competitors (132 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Nikon S5100 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $200