Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm JX500 was released 4 years before the S33 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S33
Fujifilm JX500 | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm JX500
S33 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S33
Fujifilm JX500 | S33 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has outer 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) while the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S33.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm JX500 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 221 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $150 |