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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon L100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and L100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 8 years after the L100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the L100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2009Newer by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k230kSharper display (+2130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 L100 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S L100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features outside measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon L100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the L100.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and L100 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and L100.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with more detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
89
focusing manually
great MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
72
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography factors
Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great MP (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography advice
Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
offers touch to focus
great MP (51 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography info
Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
great MP (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 CIPA)
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Nikon L100
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-18 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 12 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail price $5,499 $399