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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm JX550 L100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 L100 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm JX550 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the L100.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and L100.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Nikon L100 Sports photography info
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
34
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $399