FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26
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93 Imaging
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched February 2012

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was unveiled 19 months before the L26 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 scores versus the L26 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L26
JZ500 | L26 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm JZ500
L26 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L26
JZ500 | L26 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outer 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 L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon L26 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the L26.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and L26 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and L26.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L26 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-01 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $230 | $70 |