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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 13 months prior to the S5200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm JZ100 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S5200 Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm JZ100 S5200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with external 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 S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the S5200.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S5200.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand 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
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $130