FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P300
- Newer Model is Nikon P330

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was brought out 24 months prior to the P310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ500 grades against the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon P310
JZ500 | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the FujiFilm JZ500
P310 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P310
JZ500 | P310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. 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 P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon P310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the P310.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and P310.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P310 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix P310 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-06-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $700 |