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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Nikon S100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and S100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and S100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 4 years later than the S100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2011Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution1620k820kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 S100 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Nikon S100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the S100.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S100 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S100.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography features
Nikon S100 Street photography features
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sports photography with Nikon S100
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography advice
Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
62
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography information
Nikon S100 Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
33
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Nikon Coolpix S100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2011-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 820 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 350 shots 150 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $1,700 $240