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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • New Model is Nikon L110
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 4 years after the L100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S1 L100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S1

 L100 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S1 L100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the L100.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and L100 is 60 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and L100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Nikon L100
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Nikon L100 Travel photography info
63
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $399