Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5100

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 17 months after the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has outside 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) while the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S5100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.