Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L22
Fujifilm JX500 | L22 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Fujifilm JX500
L22 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L22
Fujifilm JX500 | L22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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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 |