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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S2100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 S2100 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the S2100.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Sony S2100
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
43
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Sony S2100
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $0