Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon AW110

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 18 months prior to the AW110 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the AW110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the AW110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and AW110 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and AW110.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.