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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 24 months after the L100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3200 matches up against the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Nikon L100

 S3200 L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S3200

 L100 S3200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L100

 S3200 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S3200 vs the L100.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and L100 is 67 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and L100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
Nikon L100 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Nikon L100
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Nikon Coolpix L100
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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