Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100
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![Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm_FinePix_F500_EXR_3.jpg)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 7 months earlier than the S100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S100 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+360k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the S100.
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 size comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S100-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F500-EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 215g (0.47 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 150 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $430 | $240 |