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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and AW100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 18 months after the AW100 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm F900EXR AW100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 AW100 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm F900EXR AW100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the AW100.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and AW100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and AW100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
44
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
Nikon AW100 Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
55
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
47
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon AW100 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-30 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $299