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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 4 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S9400W L100 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 L100 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S9400W L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9400W versus Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the L100.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and L100 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and L100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Nikon L100
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
Nikon L100 Travel photography features
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
39
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 360 gr (0.79 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $399