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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 11 months after the L24 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the L24 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L24

 Fujifilm JX500 L24 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L24 Fujifilm JX500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L24

 Fujifilm JX500 L24 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the L24.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and L24 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and L24.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Nikon L24 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Nikon L24 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Nikon L24 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Nikon L24 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L24
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
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 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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $119