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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Nikon S33
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm JX500 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S33 Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm JX500 S33 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (13MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Nikon S33 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Nikon S33 Sports photography features
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon S33
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lighter than average (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
weather proof
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S33
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