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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed within a month of the S3300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm JX500 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S3300 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm JX500 S3300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outer measurements 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 S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the S3300.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S3300.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (128g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design 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 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $99