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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon L100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and L100 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 8 years after the L100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X-E3 L100 
ReleasedSeptember 2017February 2009More modern by 105 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 L100 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X-E3 L100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 features outer measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the L100.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and L100 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and L100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography info
Nikon L100 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Nikon L100
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-09-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $399