Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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 JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 5 months after the S100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the S100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm JZ100 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm JZ100
S100 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S100
Fujifilm JZ100 | S100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the S100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S100.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 820k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $190 | $240 |