Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100
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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
- Released May 2011
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched February 2011

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and S3100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 4 months after the S3100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up against the S3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Nikon S3100
Fujifilm X100 | S3100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm X100
S3100 | Fujifilm X100 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon S3100
Fujifilm X100 | S3100 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 provides physical dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the S3100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and S3100 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and S3100.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S3100 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-05-16 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
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 | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 445g (0.98 lb) | 118g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1001 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-95 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,800 | $139 |