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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the XP10 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess different sensor size.

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The XP10 was manufactured 4 years before the S31 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XP10 grades against the S31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S31

 XP10 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S31 XP10 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S31

 XP10 S31 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 has outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XP10 against the S31.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and S31.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XP10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm XP10 will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older XP10 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S31 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Nikon S31 Street photography features
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
30
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Nikon S31
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Nikon S31
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
30
great maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Nikon S31
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
24
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S31
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 135 grams (0.30 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $175 $90