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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 7 years prior to the AW130 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the AW130 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm S8100fd AW130 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 AW130 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm S8100fd AW130 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon AW130 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the AW130.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and AW130 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and AW130.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
50
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix AW130
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $398