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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 5 months after the S100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S100 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution820k460kCrisper screen (+360k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the S100.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Nikon S100 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon S100 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
35
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 images 150 images
Style of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $240