Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L100

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 2 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the L100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L100 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and L100.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4200 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.