• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/3.1 inch 16.5mm2
  • 13.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm W1 advantages over Nikon W100

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/3.1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.13 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    105 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Thinner

Nikon W100 advantages over Fujifilm W1

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Newer
    8 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    177g vs 260g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    13.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    30 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    25 vs 3 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.7 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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 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 Real 3D W3

Fujifilm W1
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Nikon W100
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $795
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic 3D1

Fujifilm W1
Panasonic 3D1
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Nikon W100
Panasonic 3D1
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Canon D20

Fujifilm W1
Canon D20
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Nikon W100
Canon D20
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon S32

Fujifilm W1
Nikon S32
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Nikon W100
Nikon S32
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $299
  • 1/3 inch

Compared to Nikon S33

Fujifilm W1
Nikon S33
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Nikon W100
Nikon S33
  • $157
  • 1/3.1 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $109
  • 1/3.1 inch
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