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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S9100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was launched 17 months before the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XP10 matches up vs the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S9100

 XP10 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S9100 XP10 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9100

 XP10 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XP10 and the S9100.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and S9100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
60
weather proof
lighter than average (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
30
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
61
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
27
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging details
Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Alternative name FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $175 $329