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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S31 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the S31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm S8100fd S31 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S31 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm S8100fd S31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the S31.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S31 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S31.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Nikon S31 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Nikon S31
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Nikon S31
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
30
fast max aperture (f)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Nikon S31 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix S31
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $90