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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Finepix Z91
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was revealed at a similar time to the S4100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Finepix Z90 scores versus the S4100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon S4100

 Finepix Z90 S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 S4100 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S4100

 Finepix Z90 S4100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the S4100.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and S4100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography features
Nikon S4100 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
68
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S4100
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Otherwise known as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 190 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $220 $140