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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(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
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm XP150 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S100 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm XP150 S100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Nikon S100
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Nikon Coolpix S100
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