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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer different sensor size.

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The JZ500 was revealed 4 years prior to the S32 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JZ500 matches up versus the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S32

 JZ500 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S32 JZ500 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S32

 JZ500 S32 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside measurements 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 S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 versus the S32.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S32.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm JZ500 will show greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Nikon S32
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Nikon S32
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
weather proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S32 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Nikon S32 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S32
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S32
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $180