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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon S6100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S6100

 JZ500 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S6100 JZ500 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6100

 JZ500 S6100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography features
Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
67
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S6100
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