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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 24 months prior to the S5300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm JZ100 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S5300 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm JZ100 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the S5300.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S5300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
Nikon S5300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (129g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
35
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S5300
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 138 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $180