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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP120
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP130 versus Nikon S3100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was introduced 7 years later than the S3100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades against the S3100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm XP130 S3100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2011More recent by 85 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm XP130

 S3100 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm XP130 S3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 features outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP130 versus Nikon S3100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the S3100.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and S3100 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and S3100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP130 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP130
Street photography with Nikon S3100
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3100 Travel photography factors
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging information
Nikon S3100 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S3100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-01-24 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $171 $139