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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the P7800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the JZ500 grades against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon P7800

 JZ500 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 P7800 JZ500 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010More recent by 41 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P7800

 JZ500 P7800 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 versus the P7800.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and P7800.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JZ500 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JZ500 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7800 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
75
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (399g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon P7800
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-11-25
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 399g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $550