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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P330
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively close but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was brought out 4 years earlier than the P340 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 scores vs the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon P340

 JZ500 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 P340 JZ500 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P340

 JZ500 P340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external 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 P340 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 vs the P340.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and P340.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JZ500 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P340 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Nikon P340 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Nikon P340 Travel photography info
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P340 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P340
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix P340
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $380