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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 8 years prior to the W300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JZ500 grades versus the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon W300

 JZ500 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W300 JZ500 
IntroducedMay 2017June 2010More modern by 84 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon W300

 JZ500 W300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon W300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 vs the W300.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and W300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon W300
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix W300
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 shots
Battery form - Built-in
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $387