As well as being compared against other pro digicams and super zooms, the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs is also often compared to pro DSLRs, entry-level DSLRs and mirrorless. The Fujifilm FinePix S100fs's top rivals come from Fujifilm (such as the X-S1 and the FinePix HS30 EXR) and Canon (such as the Rebel T3i and the EOS 5D)

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S100fs compared to other super zoom competitors include: it is slightly less noisy at high ISO (177 ISO vs 132 ISO), has a screen which flips out, has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm) and slightly higher boost light sensitivity (10,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

However, on average it has much less zoom (14.3x vs 30x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm X-S1
3 years newer
$828 - $964

Significant advantages of the X-S1 (vs the S100fs)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly more zoom: 26x vs 14.3x

Significant disadvantages of the X-S1 (vs the S100fs)

  • None found

common strengths of the X-S1 and S100fs

  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Flip-out screens
  • Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
arrow Compare the X-S1 vs the FinePix S100fs

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
4 years newer
$438 - $500

Significant advantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the S100fs)

  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 14.3x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm

common strengths of the HS30 EXR and S100fs

  • Capture very high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Flip-out screens
  • RAW support
arrow Compare the HS30 EXR vs the S100fs

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
2 years newer
$299 - $335

Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 14.3x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • No boost ISO: None vs 10,000 ISO

common strengths of the HS20 and S100fs

  • Capture very high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Flip-out screens
  • RAW support
arrow Compare the HS20 vs the S100fs

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the S200EXR (vs the S100fs)

  • Larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5"
  • Significantly higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 11.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S200EXR (vs the S100fs)

  • Screen does not flip out
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.8x5.8mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm

common strengths of the S200EXR and S100fs

  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 7.8x5.8mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • RAW support
arrow Compare the S200EXR vs the S100fs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
3 years newer
$495 - $500

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the S100fs)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much smaller: Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm vs Large 133x93x150 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and S100fs

  • Flip-out screens
  • RAW support
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10
2 years newer

Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the S100fs)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 14.3x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • No boost ISO: None vs 10,000 ISO

common strengths of the HS10 and S100fs

  • Flip-out screens
  • RAW support
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the HS10 vs the S100fs

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S100fs compared to other pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), has slightly more zoom (14.3x vs 6x), has a significantly larger screen (2.5" vs 1.8"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes slightly higher resolution photos (11.1 MP vs 8 MP).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has slightly lower image quality (43.0 vs 50.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is much larger (large 133x93x150 mm vs prosumer size 121x82x97 mm) and has significantly less color depth (19.6 bits vs 20.7 bits).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828

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4 years older

Significant advantages of the DSC-F828 (vs the S100fs)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-F828 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5"
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DSC-F828 and S100fs

  • Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • Supports RAW
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
3 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Large 133x93x150 mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • Screen does not flip out
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the S100 and S100fs

  • Supports RAW
  • Capture very high resolution images: 12 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Very good boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs 10,000 ISO
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Zoom

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4 years older

Significant advantages of the S7000 Zoom (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller: Prosumer size 121x82x97 mm vs Large 133x93x150 mm
  • Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1
  • Much higher true resolution: 12.3 MP vs 11.1 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S7000 Zoom (vs the S100fs)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5"

common strengths of the S7000 Zoom and S100fs

  • Supports RAW
  • Capture very high resolution images: 12.3 MP vs 11.1 MP
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the S7000 Zoom vs the S100fs

compared toPro DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S100fs compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (177 ISO vs 1,368 ISO), has much lower image quality (43.0 vs 71.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has much less color depth (19.6 bits vs 22.9 bits) and has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.1 EV vs 11.9 EV).

Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D
2 years older
$3,991 - $4,273 24-105mm lens

Significant advantages of the 5D (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 22.9 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much better image quality: 71.0 vs 43.0
  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,368 ISO vs 177 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the 5D (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the 5D and S100fs

  • Supports RAW
arrow Compare the Canon EOS 5D vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D
2 years newer
$848 - $1,304 (body only)
$1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens

Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 22.2 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much better image quality: 66.0 vs 43.0
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the 60D and S100fs

  • Flip-out screens
  • Supports RAW
  • Inexpensive: $848.00 vs $842.01
arrow Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Canon EOS 50D

Canon EOS 50D
7 months newer
$1,282 - $1,300 (body only)

Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 21.8 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much better image quality: 63.0 vs 43.0
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"

Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the 50D and S100fs

  • Supports RAW
  • Inexpensive: $1,281.99 vs $842.01
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Canon EOS 50D vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II
7 months newer
$2,130 (body only)
$2,875 - $2,999 24-105mm lens

Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much better image quality: 79.0 vs 43.0
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 177 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the 5D Mark II and S100fs

  • Supports RAW
  • Inexpensive: $2,130.11 vs $842.01
arrow Compare the Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S100fs compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (177 ISO vs 919 ISO), has much lower image quality (43.0 vs 67.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (19.6 bits vs 22.5 bits) and has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0").

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
3 years newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 177 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 65.0 vs 43.0

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the T3i and S100fs

  • Flip-out screens
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
2 years newer
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 177 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 43.0

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the D3100 and S100fs

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
3 years newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 177 ISO
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the T3 and S100fs

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Nikon D80

Nikon D80
1 year older
$700 (body only)

Significant advantages of the D80 (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
  • Much better image quality: 61.0 vs 43.0

Significant disadvantages of the D80 (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the D80 and S100fs

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D80 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
similar age
$468 (body only)
$600 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the S100fs)

  • Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 692 ISO vs 177 ISO
  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Screen does not flip out

common strengths of the Rebel XSi and S100fs

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100
3 years newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 177 ISO
  • Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 19.6 bits
  • Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 43.0

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the D5100 and S100fs

  • Flip-out screens
arrow Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S100fs compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), has slightly wider dynamic range (11.1 EV vs 10.3 EV) and has boost light sensitivity (10,000 ISO vs none).

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (177 ISO vs 667 ISO), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has slightly lower image quality (43.0 vs 56.0), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
2 years newer
$615 - $642 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Lower noise at high ISO: 493 ISO vs 177 ISO
  • Much smaller: Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs Large 133x93x150 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G2 (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DMC-G2 and S100fs

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Flip-out screens
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
3 years newer
$500 (body only)
$700 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the S100fs)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 667 ISO vs 177 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the S100fs)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens

common strengths of the DMC-G3 and S100fs

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Flip-out screens
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs