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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 17 months after the S100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm T500 S100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm T500

 S100 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm T500 S100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the S100.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and S100.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Nikon S100 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 - 150 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $240