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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Nikon L26
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon L26

 JZ500 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 L26 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L26

 JZ500 L26 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Nikon L26 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Nikon L26 Travel photography information
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix L26
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