Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S31

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T400 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T400 was unveiled 17 months before the S31 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the S31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T400 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T400 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the S31.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and S31.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T400 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm T400 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.