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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 2 years after the S640 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm JX500 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S640 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm JX500 S640 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S640 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the S640.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and S640.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX500 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Nikon S640
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Nikon S640
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon S640
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S640 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Nikon S640
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $225