FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L19

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and L19 (8MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was unveiled 17 months later than the L19 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 scores vs the L19 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior 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 L19 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L19 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 and the L19.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and L19 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and L19.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer JZ500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.