Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon S4100

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X100S versus Nikon S4100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and S4100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100S was introduced 2 years later than the S4100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up vs the S4100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon Coolpix S4100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Nikon S4100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S offers exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100S versus Nikon S4100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the S4100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and S4100 is 80 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and S4100.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100S with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X100S will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.