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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years after the L100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm JX500 L100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L100 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm JX500 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the L100.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and L100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Nikon L100 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $399