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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP120
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was introduced 4 years after the S31 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores versus the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP130 S31 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018June 2013More modern by 56 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm XP130

 S31 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP130 S31 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 offers external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 versus the S31.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP130 and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and S31.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP130 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP130
Sports photography with Nikon S31
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.9")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S31 Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
30
fast max aperture (f)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2018-01-24 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 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 207g (0.46 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $171 $90