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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Announced July 2010
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the P100 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 5 months earlier than the P100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1600 matches up versus the P100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon P100

 S1600 P100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the FujiFilm S1600

 P100 S1600 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P100

 S1600 P100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Nikon P100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 and the P100.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and P100 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and P100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1600 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Nikon P100 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Nikon P100 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Nikon P100 Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
48
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (481g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Nikon P100 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Nikon P100 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (481 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix P100
Other name FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 481g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $400