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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 6 years after the L100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S9800 L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S9800

 L100 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S9800 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the L100.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and L100 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and L100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Nikon L100
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Nikon L100
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $399