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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 2 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the L19 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L19

 Fujifilm JX500 L19 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L19 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L19

 Fujifilm JX500 L19 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the L19.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and L19 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and L19.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JX500 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Nikon L19 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon L19
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Nikon L19 Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L19
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $0