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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 4 years earlier than the S5300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 matches up vs the S5300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S5300

 JZ500 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S5300 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S5300

 JZ500 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features external dimensions 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 S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S5300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 and the S5300.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S5300.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
35
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S5300
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 138g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $180