Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100
95 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Nikon AW100
Fujifilm JZ200 | AW100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm JZ200
AW100 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon AW100
Fujifilm JZ200 | AW100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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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 |