Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L100

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 2 years later than the L100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers external dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Nikon L100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the L100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L100 is 52 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.