Reasons to choose FinePix S100fs
Released in 2008, FinePix S100fs has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 11.1 MP effective resolution, and a 950 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S100fs
vs Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
FinePix S100fs31 mm²
FinePix Z700EXR- Area ratio
- 1.89:1
- Absolute difference
- 27 mm²
- Relative difference
- 89.1%
The FinePix S100fs has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S100fsMetricFinePix Z700EXR
11.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2.29 µmPixel pitch1.6 µm
5.23 µm²Pixel area2.56 µm²
19.11 MP/cm²Pixel density39.06 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
950 gWeight158 g
SDHC, Secure Digital, xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
NP-140 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion NP-45A battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S100fs has the larger sensor area. The FinePix Z700EXR has the lighter body. The FinePix Z700EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix Z700EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix Z700EXR
Released in 2010, FinePix Z700EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.