Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 2 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S1000pj
Fujifilm JX500 | S1000pj | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Fujifilm JX500
S1000pj | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S1000pj
Fujifilm JX500 | S1000pj | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S1000pj.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S1000pj.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $90 | $289 |