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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively similar but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was announced 3 years before the P330 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ500 scores against the P330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon P330

 JZ500 P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 P330 JZ500 
LaunchedMarch 2013June 2010More recent by 33 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P330

 JZ500 P330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 against the P330.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and P330 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and P330.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ500 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Nikon P330 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Nikon P330
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P330
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix P330
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $500