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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 2 years later than the S620 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm JX500 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S620 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm JX500 S620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the S620.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and S620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Nikon S620 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (120g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Nikon S620
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $37