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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 3 years before the AW120 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the AW120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm JZ100 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 AW120 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm JZ100 AW120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon AW120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the AW120.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and AW120.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Nikon AW120 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Nikon AW120
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography information
37
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $350