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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 19 months before the S6300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ500 scores versus the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S6300

 JZ500 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S6300 JZ500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6300

 JZ500 S6300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers 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) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 vs the S6300.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S6300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Nikon S6300
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
67
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S6300
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $200