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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S8400W L100 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 51 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 L100 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S8400W L100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Nikon L100 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Nikon L100 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix L100
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