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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S6100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was introduced 12 months earlier than the S6100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the XP10 matches up versus the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S6100

 XP10 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S6100 XP10 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S6100

 XP10 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XP10 against the S6100.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and S6100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Nikon S6100
60
environment proofing
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
30
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (135 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
64
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 210 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $175 $195