FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L100
JZ500 | L100 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
L100 | JZ500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L100
JZ500 | L100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |