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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 11 months after the S100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm X10 S100 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm X10

 S100 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimensions3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution820k460kSharper display (+360k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm X10 S100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the S100.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S100 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and S100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S100 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Nikon S100
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (350 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Nikon S100 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (350 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (350g)
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 photos 150 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $240