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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out 5 months later than the AW100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up versus the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm JZ200 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 AW100 Fujifilm JZ200 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm JZ200 AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the AW100.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and AW100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and AW100.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography factors
Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography info
Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ200
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $299