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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S2100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm XF1 S2100 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S2100 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm XF1 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the S2100.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and S2100.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $0