Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S100

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 13 months after the S100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the S100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and S100.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.