• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S100 advantages over Fujifilm JZ250

  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 23 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    820k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Fujifilm JZ250 advantages over Nikon S100

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 180 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

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 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

Fujifilm JZ250
Fujifilm Z90
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JZ250 vs Fujifilm Z90

Compared to Pentax S1

Nikon S100
Pentax S1
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1

Fujifilm JZ250
Pentax S1
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm JZ250 vs Pentax S1

Compared to Fujifilm JZ100

Nikon S100
Fujifilm JZ100
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Fujifilm JZ250
Fujifilm JZ100
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm JZ250 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Compared to 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

Compare Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS20

Fujifilm JZ250
Panasonic TS20
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm JZ250 vs Panasonic TS20

Compared to Canon A4000 IS

Nikon S100
Canon A4000 IS
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S100 vs Canon A4000 IS

Fujifilm JZ250
Canon A4000 IS
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm JZ250 vs Canon A4000 IS

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