FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S31
XP10 | S31 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm XP10
S31 | XP10 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S31
XP10 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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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 |