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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released 17 months after the S5100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T400 grades versus the S5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm T400 S5100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm T400

 S5100 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm T400 S5100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the S5100.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and S5100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
Nikon S5100 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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