• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.2 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 185.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm J50 advantages over Nikon S5300

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S5300 advantages over Fujifilm J50

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W150

Fujifilm J50
Sony DSC-W150
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J50 vs Sony DSC-W150

Nikon S5300
Sony DSC-W150
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Sony DSC-W150

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Fujifilm J50
Fujifilm J150w
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm J50 vs Fujifilm J150w

Nikon S5300
Fujifilm J150w
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Fujifilm J150w

Compared to Fujifilm J250W

Fujifilm J50
Fujifilm J250W
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J50 vs Fujifilm J250W

Nikon S5300
Fujifilm J250W
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Fujifilm J250W

Compared to Nikon S5200

Fujifilm J50
Nikon S5200
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J50 vs Nikon S5200

Nikon S5300
Nikon S5200
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S5200

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Fujifilm J50
Canon 340 HS
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J50 vs Canon 340 HS

Nikon S5300
Canon 340 HS
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon 340 HS

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