Fujifilm
X-S1
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P100

Updated (November, 2011): Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon Coolpix P500

Fujifilm X-S1

66

  
Nikon Coolpix P100

51

  
Winner

Fujifilm X-S1

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-S1

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
True resolution
 High true resolution
12 MP
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Focus points
 Many focus points
49
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
12,800 ISO
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P100

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P100

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm
Weight
 Light-weight
481 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-S1
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
Help
 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Sensor size Much larger sensor 2/3" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
Help
 More than 2x larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
Help
 Around 10% better wide angle
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
Help
 Around 4x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Fujifilm X-S1 Learn more about
the Fujifilm X-S1

Advantages of the Nikon P100
Size Much smaller 114x83x99 mm vs 135x107x149 mm
Help
 2.3x smaller
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Weight Much lighter 481 g vs 920 g
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.9" vs 5.9"
Help
 More than 30% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
Help
 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Nikon Coolpix P100 Learn more about
the Nikon P100
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X-S1
66 vs 51
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm X-S1. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Zoom Great zoom Help
X-S1:26x
P100:26.1x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
X-S1:5.9"
P100:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
X-S1:920 g
P100:481 g
Size Large Help
X-S1:135x107x149 mm
P100:114x83x99 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO
Zoom Poor zoom Help
X-S1:26x
P100:26.1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the X-S1
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Focus points Has significantly fewer focus points
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the D5100 vs the X-S1
Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Focus points Has significantly fewer focus points
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3100 vs the X-S1
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the X-S1
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P100
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Focus points Has much fewer focus points
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the X-S1
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Coolpix P100
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the X-S1
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Coolpix P100
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $314
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Shutter lag Has slightly more shutter lag
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the X-S1
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P100

Fujifilm X-S1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
Size Much smaller
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the X-S1
Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Super zoom

$475 - $550
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Zoom Much more zoom
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Compare the FinePix HS50EXR vs the X-S1
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Size Much smaller
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the X-S1
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$299 - $339
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Significantly smaller
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the X-S1
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Super zoom
Size Much smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the PowerShot SX1 IS vs the X-S1

Nikon Coolpix P100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$185 - $249
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P100
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the Coolpix P100
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Significantly larger
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the Coolpix P100

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