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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(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
Nikon S9100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S9100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S9100 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
32
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
43
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
39
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix S9100
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