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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the S5100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ500 grades vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S5100

 JZ500 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S5100 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S5100

 JZ500 S5100 
RevealedJune 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got 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) whilst the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 vs the S5100.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S5100.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others (132g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $200