Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S31

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the S31 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer dimensions 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the S31.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S31.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX500 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JX500 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.