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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 11 months later than the S6100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm JX500 S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S6100 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm JX500 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has exterior 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 S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the S6100.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and S6100.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
68
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $195