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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • New Model is Nikon L110
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S4500 L100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S4500

 L100 Fujifilm S4500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S4500 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
35
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Nikon L100
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (543g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon L100
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (543g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix L100
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