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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 5 months after the S9100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 S9100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
 S9100 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 S9100 
IntroducedNovember 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the S9100.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and S9100 is 52 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and S9100.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier.
	
			Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
32
 focusing manually
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
52
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 small sensor (2/3")
 heavier than competition (920g)
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (214 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
44
 amazing zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 lacks phase detect AF
36
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
43
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (920 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
 lighter than competitors (214g)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (2/3")
 missing Time Lapse function
39
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
26
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (920g)
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (214 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm X-S1Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $329