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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the S5300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the S5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm JX500 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S5300 Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm JX500 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S5300.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and S5300.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Nikon S5300 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (138g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Nikon S5300 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S5300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 113g (0.25 pounds) 138g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $180