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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and L100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 3 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X10 L100 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm X10

 L100 Fujifilm X10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X10 L100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the L100.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and L100 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and L100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
25
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography factors
Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (350g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
38
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-11 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $399