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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Nikon P310
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon P310

 JZ500 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 P310 JZ500 
LaunchedJune 2012June 2010More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P310

 JZ500 P310 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Nikon P310 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Nikon P310 Travel photography information
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Nikon P310 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P310
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix P310
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