Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S5300
Fujifilm JX500 | S5300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm JX500
S5300 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S5300
Fujifilm JX500 | S5300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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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 |