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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 24 months after the L22 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the L22 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L22

 Fujifilm JX500 L22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L22 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L22

 Fujifilm JX500 L22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the L22.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and L22.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Nikon L22 Sports photography features
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Nikon L22 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L22
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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 speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 113g (0.25 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $130