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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm JX500 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S630 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm JX500 S630 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the S630.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and S630.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography info
Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Nikon S630 Sports photography info
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Nikon S630 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Nikon S630 Vlogging features
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $240