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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 18 months after the L100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HS10 grades vs the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon L100

 HS10 L100 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm HS10

 L100 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L100

 HS10 L100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 has got external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HS10 versus the L100.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and L100 is 60 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and L100.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger HS10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Nikon L100
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Nikon L100
41
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
45
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (666g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
23
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix L100
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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