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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
80
Imaging
52
Features
36
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(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
Nikon S3100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm X100 S3100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm X100

 S3100 Fujifilm X100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm X100 S3100 
LaunchedMay 2011February 2011Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography info
61
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography advice
Nikon S3100 Street photography advice
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging details
Nikon S3100 Vlogging details
25
great max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Nikon S3100
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Nikon Coolpix S3100
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