Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Comparison

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Nikon S9100

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm F600 EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S9100 and F600 EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm F600 EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor. Nikon S9100 was introduced to market in July 2011 and Fujifilm F600 EXR was launched in August 2011. There is only 1 months difference between S9100 and F600 EXR so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-07-19

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 3200

25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

214g. 105 x 62 x 35 mm

Fujifilm F600 EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-08-11

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)

24-360 mm F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

8 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

320fps High-Speed Video

Built-in GPS

215g. 104 x 63 x 33 mm

Nikon S9100 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix S9300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Nikon Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S9100 over Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 8.0fps	2 fps faster
Weight	214 g vs 215 g	1 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	450mm vs 360mm	90 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 15×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	4.0m vs 3.2m	0.8m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.93µm²	21% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR over Nikon Coolpix S9100

GPS	BuiltIn vs None	track your location
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 25mm	1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.30 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 8.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Focal Length - Tele	450mm vs 360mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S9100 has external dimensions of 105 x 62 x 35 mm (4.13 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm F600 EXR has external dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR. Fujifilm F600 EXR is 1mm narrower and 2mm thinner than Nikon S9100 but it is also 1mm taller.

Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S9100 is 1g lighter than the Fujifilm F600 EXR but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9100

F600 EXR

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9100

F600 EXR

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S9100 nor Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm F600 EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Below you can see the S9100 and F600 EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR Cameras

Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S9100 features a 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 18× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm F600 EXR features a 24-360 mm F3.5-5.3 15× zoom lens.

Fujifilm F600 EXR has 1mm wider coverage than the Nikon S9100. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. On the tele end, Nikon S9100 has 90mm longer reach than the Fujifilm F600 EXR. However, with a max aperture of f5.30, Fujifilm F600 EXR is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S9100

F600 EXR

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9100

F600 EXR

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9100

F600 EXR

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9100

F600 EXR

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S9100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F600 EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm F600 EXR for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F600 EXR for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
450 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
360 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm F600 EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
214g
18.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
215g
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F600 EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm F600 EXR scores compare:

Nikon S9100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #174 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #727 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm F600 EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #78 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #522 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm F600 EXR has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S9100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S9100	Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-07-19	2011-08-11
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	160 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-450 mm (18×)	24-360 mm (15×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.9	F3.5-5.3
Macro Focus Range	4cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	921k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00 m	3.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	8.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	AVI MPEG4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	214g	215g
Dimensions	105 x 62 x 35mm	104 x 63 x 33mm
Battery Life	270 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	40
DxO Color Depth	not tested	19.4
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	10.8
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	153
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