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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 6 months later than the S9100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm JZ100 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S9100 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm JZ100 S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the S9100.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S9100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $329