Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP150 versus Nikon S100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 5 months later than the S100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm XP150 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm XP150
S100 | Fujifilm XP150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S100
Fujifilm XP150 | S100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP150 versus Nikon S100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the S100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and S100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S100 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 150 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $260 | $240 |