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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 13 months later than the L100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1600 grades against the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon L100

 S1600 L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S1600

 L100 S1600 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L100

 S1600 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1600 against the L100.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and L100 is 78 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and L100.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S1600 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S1600 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Nikon L100
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix L100
Alternate name FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 337g (0.74 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $399