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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 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 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
  • Announced August 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm XP50 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S100 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kClearer display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm XP50 S100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Nikon S100 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Nikon S100
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environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Nikon S100 Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon S100
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S100
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