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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and P310 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years prior to the P310 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the P310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon P310

 Fujifilm S8100fd P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 P310 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P310

 Fujifilm S8100fd P310 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the P310.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P310 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P310.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P310 to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Nikon P310 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Nikon P310
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Nikon P310
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
36
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon P310
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $700