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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 2 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm XP50 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm XP50

 L100 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm XP50 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 has external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the L100.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and L100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
39
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $399