Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released March 2013
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Updated by Nikon L110

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 4 years later than the L100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon L100
Fujifilm S8400W | L100 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 51 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S8400W
L100 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L100
Fujifilm S8400W | L100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon L100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the L100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and L100 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and L100.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 360 gr (0.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
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 | 300 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $399 |