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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty comparable but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The JZ500 was launched 5 years prior to the S33 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JZ500 grades vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S33

 JZ500 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S33 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2010More modern by 56 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S33

 JZ500 S33 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with 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 S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 vs the S33.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S33.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm JZ500 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Nikon S33 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
weather proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S33
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S33
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 rate - 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $150