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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100T
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus Nikon L100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and L100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 4 years after the L100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X100S L100 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm X100S

 L100 Fujifilm X100S 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm X100S L100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S has got outer measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the L100.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and L100 is 80 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and L100.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X100S will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100S provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Nikon L100
45
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Nikon L100
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
29
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm X100SNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X100S Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 360 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,299 $399