Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR

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

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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon S9100 was introduced to market in July 2011 and Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched in April 2011. There is only 3 months difference between S9100 and Z900EXR so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm Z900EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-04-05

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.5" Fixed Type Screen

3 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

320fps High-Speed Video

151g. 101 x 59 x 18 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 Z900EXR

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR

LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 3.0fps	7 fps faster
Battery Life	270 shots vs 220 shots	50 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	450mm vs 140mm	310 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	4.0m vs 3.0m	1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.93µm²	21% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR over Nikon Coolpix S9100

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size	3.5" vs 3"	0.5 inches larger display
Weight	151 g vs 214 g	63 g lighter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

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
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.5"	Large display
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

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
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR: 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 Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR has external dimensions of 101 x 59 x 18 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.71″) and weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR. Fujifilm Z900EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Nikon S9100.

Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm Z900EXR is significantly lighter (63g ) than the Nikon S9100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z900EXR

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z900EXR

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S9100 nor Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR 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

Fujifilm Z900EXR's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S9100's 3" screen.

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

Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR: 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 Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR Cameras

Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S9100 features a 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 18× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm Z900EXR features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Nikon S9100 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm Z900EXR. At f3.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S9100 has 310mm longer reach than the Fujifilm Z900EXR. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm Z900EXR is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z900EXR

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z900EXR

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z900EXR

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z900EXR

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S9100 and Fujifilm Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm Z900EXR 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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Compact Body
151g
Body Thickness 18mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR: 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 Z900EXR, 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 Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #6 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #560 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm Z900EXR is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S9100 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S9100	Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-07-19	2011-04-05
Body Type	Compact	Ultracompact
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	-	6400 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×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.9	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	4cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3.5"
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	3.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	3.0 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	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	214g	151g
Dimensions	105 x 62 x 35mm	101 x 59 x 18mm
Battery Life	270 shots	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction