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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Introduced March 2013
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 3 months before the S31 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP200 S31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S31 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP200 S31 
IntroducedMarch 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 vs the S31.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and S31 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and S31.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP200 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S31 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography advice
Nikon S31 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography info
Nikon S31 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
Nikon S31 Travel photography details
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography features
Nikon S31 Landscape photography features
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
30
good maximum aperture (f)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S31 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-03-22 2013-06-21
Body design 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $90