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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 12 months before the S6100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JV100 grades vs the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S6100

 JV100 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S6100 JV100 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S6100

 JV100 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 provides external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JV100 and the S6100.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Nikon S6100
55
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $195