Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S9100

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S9100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 15 months later than the S9100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with outside 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S9100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the S9100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S9100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.