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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 6 months after the S9100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm JX500 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S9100 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm JX500 S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need 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") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the S9100.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S9100.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
manual focus
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Nikon S9100
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-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 rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $329