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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 4 years prior to the S5200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ300 matches up versus the S5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S5200

 JZ300 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S5200 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5200

 JZ300 S5200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S5200.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and S5200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Nikon S5200 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Nikon S5200
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Nikon S5200
61
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon S5200
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
32
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5200
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $130