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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SP-100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the SP-100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm X-S1 SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SP-100 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm X-S1 SP-100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the SP-100.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-100 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SP-100.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
52
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (920g)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
44
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
43
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (920g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
26
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (920g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm X-S1Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 594 gr (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $400