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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 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 S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 5 months after the S100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm JX550 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S100 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm JX550 S100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera plus 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 utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the S100.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Nikon S100
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Nikon S100 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Nikon S100 Sports photography features
32
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Nikon S100
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
34
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 150 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $240