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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was released 17 months later than the L100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 matches up versus the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L100

 JZ500 L100 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 L100 JZ500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L100

 JZ500 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features 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) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 and the L100.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and L100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon L100
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
38
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Nikon L100
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix L100
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $399