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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 5 months later than the AW100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the AW100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm JX500 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm JX500

 AW100 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm JX500 AW100 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the AW100.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and AW100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and AW100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW100 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Nikon AW100 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Nikon AW100 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $299