Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
- Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 18 months later than the S100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm F900EXR | S100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 820k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
S100 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S100
Fujifilm F900EXR | S100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outside dimensions 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 S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the S100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR II | 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 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 images | 150 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $380 | $240 |