• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AV100 advantages over Nikon S4300

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $170 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Nikon S4300 advantages over Fujifilm AV100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 96 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm A220
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Fujifilm A220

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm A220
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm A220

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm AV100
Pentax E90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Pentax E90

Nikon S4300
Pentax E90
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E90

Compared to Fujifilm AV200

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm AV200
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Fujifilm AV200

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm AV200
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm AV200

Compared to Nikon S3300

Fujifilm AV100
Nikon S3300
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Nikon S3300

Nikon S4300
Nikon S3300
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm JX680
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm JX680

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