Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L100

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and L100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 3 years later than the L100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the L100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and L100 is 90 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and L100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge in sensor tech.