FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 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
- Launched June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2011

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was released 7 months before the S6100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the JZ500 scores against the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S6100
JZ500 | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm JZ500
S6100 | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6100
JZ500 | S6100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got physical 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 S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 and the S6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S6100.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - | 210 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $230 | $195 |