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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 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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16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S9100 and HS50 EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm HS50 EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor. Nikon S9100 was introduced to market in July 2011 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched in January 2013. There is 18 months difference between S9100 and HS50 EXR so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger HS50 EXR, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1000 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • 808g. 135 x 101 x 146 mm mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Compare

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 HS50 EXR

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 EXR
Weight
214 g vs 808 g 594 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.93µm2 21% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR over Nikon Coolpix S9100
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
500 shots vs 270 shots 230 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1000mm vs 450mm 550 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
41.7× vs 18× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Focal Length - Tele
450mm vs 1000mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 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 HS50 EXR has external dimensions of and weighs 808 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR. Nikon S9100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 30mm narrower, 39mm shorter and 111mm thinner than Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 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 significantly lighter (594g ) than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S9100 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS50 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
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Fujifilm HS50 EXR sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Nikon S9100's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS50 EXR.
Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the S9100 and HS50 EXR sensor size comparison.

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Cameras


Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S9100 features a 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 18× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS50 EXR features a 24-1000 mm F2.8-5.6 41.7× zoom lens.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR has 1mm wider coverage than the Nikon S9100. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS50 EXR has 550mm longer reach than the Nikon S9100. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S9100
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9100
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9100
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9100
HS50 EXR
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS50 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
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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
41.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
808g
Body Thickness 146mm
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Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS50 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 Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm HS50 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 HS50 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 HS50 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 HS50 EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #23 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #370 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm HS50 EXR is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S9100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S9100. Otherwise, Fujifilm HS50 EXR is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S9100 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 12,800 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×) 24-1000 mm (41.7×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.9 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 4cm 0cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 920k dots
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 11.0 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 214g 808g
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm 135 x 101 x 146 mmmm
Battery Life 270 shots 500 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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