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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 2 years after the L100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR L100 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 L100 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm F550 EXR L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the L100.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and L100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
39
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon L100 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
39
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon L100
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $399