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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 17 months after the S5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the S5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JZ200 S5100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 S5100 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm JZ200 S5100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the S5100.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and S5100.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Nikon S5100
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography info
Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 132g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $200