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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP130
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S4100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 5 years later than the S4100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the S4100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm XP120 S4100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2011Fresher by 72 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Fujifilm XP120

 S4100 Fujifilm XP120 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm XP120 S4100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S4100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the S4100.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and S4100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and S4100.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography information
Nikon S4100 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography features
Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
features touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging details
Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S4100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 grams (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 210 photographs 190 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $140