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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Nikon AW100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon AW100

 JZ500 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 AW100 JZ500 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon AW100

 JZ500 AW100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon AW100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix AW100
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