Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon S9300

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S9100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 6 months after the S9100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S9100
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S9100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
S9100 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9100
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S9100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the S9100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S9100.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 pictures | 270 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $329 |