Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D5500

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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D5500

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100S Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100T
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Succeeded by the Nikon D5600
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Differences

Fujifilm X100S advantages over Nikon D5500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
5.7 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.7 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Nikon D5500 advantages over Fujifilm X100S

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

820 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 153k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.55x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Improved (excellent) still image quality that's even better thanks to second generation X-Trans sensor technology; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation and performance than the X100; Addition of phase-detect pixels makes bright light autofocusing faster.
Low-light AF slow and inconsistent; Video quality, even at 60p, compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Combined four-way pad/Command dial means AF control points cumbersome to change; Too easy to bump control dials and change settings accidentally (especially the EV dial).
Read our Fujifilm X100S Review

Amazingly small for a DSLR; Great image quality for its class, including superb low light and high ISO performance; Generous JPEG buffer depth; High resolution.
Buffer depths are shallow when shooting RAW; Lacks GPS from the predecessor; No AA filter means it's susceptible to aliasing artifacts.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

Compare Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm X100

Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X100

$797
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

$1099
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

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Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X100T

$797
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Fujifilm X100S

Pentax K-3 II

$1099
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Fujifilm X100S vs Pentax K-3 II

Nikon D5500

Pentax K-3 II

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X100S

Nikon D5600

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100F

$1099
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X100F

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

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