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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 17 months later than the S5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the S5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JZ100 S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S5100 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JZ100 S5100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the S5100.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S5100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Nikon S5100 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
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, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $190 $200