FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was brought out 14 months before the AW100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the AW100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon AW100
JZ500 | AW100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
AW100 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon AW100
JZ500 | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon AW100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the AW100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and AW100.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW100 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-08-24 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $299 |