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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 14 months prior to the S6200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the JZ500 matches up versus the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S6200

 JZ500 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S6200 JZ500 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6200

 JZ500 S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the S6200.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S6200.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Nikon S6200
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Nikon S6200 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Nikon S6200 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6200
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Other name FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $229