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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced very close to the S4300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm JZ100 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S4300 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm JZ100 S4300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the S4300.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S4300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
Nikon S4300 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (129g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 180 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $119