Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon P100

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and P100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and P100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 2 years after the P100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the P100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon P100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the P100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and P100 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and P100.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.