Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100
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Fujifilm XP50 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
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
- Updated by Fujifilm XP60
(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
- Announced August 2011

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 5 months after the S100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the S100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S100
Fujifilm XP50 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm XP50
S100 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+590k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S100
Fujifilm XP50 | S100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the S100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S100.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 820 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 150 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $240 |