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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 2 years after the L100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm SL300 L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm SL300

 L100 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm SL300 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the L100.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and L100 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and L100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
38
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Nikon L100 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (510g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Nikon L100 Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (510g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (510g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $399