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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed about the same time to the L26 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the L26 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm JX500 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm JX500

 L26 Fujifilm JX500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm JX500 L26 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L26 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the L26.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and L26.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon L26
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
31
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $70