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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon S5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed within a month of the S5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HS10 grades vs the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon S5100

 HS10 S5100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm HS10

 S5100 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S5100

 HS10 S5100 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2010Same age
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 has outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HS10 versus the S5100.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and S5100 is 60 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and S5100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5100 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
45
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (666g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
23
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (666g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-08-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $900 $200