Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Nikon S5100
Fujifilm JZ200 | S5100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm JZ200
S5100 | Fujifilm JZ200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Nikon S5100
Fujifilm JZ200 | S5100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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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 |