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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 3 years earlier than the S100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm Z35 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S100 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm Z35 S100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the S100.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and S100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography details
Nikon S100 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Nikon S100
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 - 150 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $240