FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100
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36 Features
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S5100
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S5100
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |