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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon AW100, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 4 years after the AW100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP90 AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011More modern by 54 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP90

 AW100 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP90 AW100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon AW100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the AW100.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and AW100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Nikon AW100 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Nikon AW100 Travel photography information
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW100 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2016-01-15 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $299