Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S9100
Fujifilm JX500 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm JX500
S9100 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S9100
Fujifilm JX500 | S9100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |