• 1/1.6 inch 48.6mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F100fd advantages over Nikon S100

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.6 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S100 advantages over Fujifilm F100fd

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    138g vs 190g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    820k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • 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 F200EXR

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm F200EXR
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Nikon S100
Fujifilm F200EXR
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Nikon S100
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F80EXR

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm F80EXR
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm F80EXR

Nikon S100
Fujifilm F80EXR
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm F80EXR

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm Z90
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm Z90

Nikon S100
Fujifilm Z90
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm Z90

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Fujifilm F100fd
Panasonic TS20
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Panasonic TS20

Nikon S100
Panasonic TS20
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

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