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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 13 months before the S5200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm JX500 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S5200 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm JX500 S5200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the S5200.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S5200.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography info
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
quite wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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