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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 17 months prior to the S31 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores versus the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP150 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S31 Fujifilm XP150 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP150 S31 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 has outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the S31.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and S31 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and S31.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP150 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP150 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S31 Portrait photography highlights
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Nikon S31
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Nikon S31
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography factors
Nikon S31 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography info
Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
30
fast max aperture (f)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $260 $90