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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP10 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S5100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was revealed 6 months earlier than the S5100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XP10 matches up against the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S5100

 XP10 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S5100 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S5100

 XP10 S5100 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XP10 vs the S5100.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and S5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Nikon S5100
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
29
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
59
lighter than competition (135g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
62
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography features
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 132g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $200