Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- New Model is Nikon L110

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S4500 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 2 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon L100
Fujifilm S4500 | L100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S4500
L100 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L100
Fujifilm S4500 | L100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4500 versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the L100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and L100 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and L100.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S4500 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543g (1.20 pounds) | 360g (0.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $230 | $399 |