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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 3 years after the L100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 L100 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the L100.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L100 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Nikon L100
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L100 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
53
better than average battery life (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
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
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 600 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $399