FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3300

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 19 months prior to the S3300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ500 grades versus the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 compared to the S3300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S3300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.