Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S620
Fujifilm JX500 | S620 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm JX500
S620 | Fujifilm JX500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S620
Fujifilm JX500 | S620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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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 |