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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 4 years before the AW130 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm JZ100 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 AW130 Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm JZ100 AW130 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon AW130 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the AW130.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and AW130.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (129g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $190 $398