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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 17 months after the S620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S620

 JZ500 S620 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S620 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S620

 JZ500 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 vs the S620.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S620.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher JZ500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S620 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon S620
67
sensor resolution is 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)
62
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S620
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S620
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168 gr (0.37 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $37