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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 17 months prior to the S31 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up versus the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm JZ200 S31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S31 Fujifilm JZ200 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm JZ200 S31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has physical dimensions 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 S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the S31.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and S31.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm JZ200 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Nikon S31
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Nikon S31 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography features
Nikon S31 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
Nikon S31 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Nikon S31
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $90