Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43


99 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Nikon Coolpix S4100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Nikon S4100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon S4100
Fujifilm XP120 | S4100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 72 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | Nikon 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 |