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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S9100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 12 months later than the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm X10 S9100 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm X10

 S9100 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm X10 S9100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with physical measurements 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the S9100.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and S9100 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and S9100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
32
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (350g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
60
good battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (350g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-07-11 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 350g (0.77 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $329