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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S5100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 13 months after the S5100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the S5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm XP30 S5100 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S5100 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm XP30 S5100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the S5100.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and S5100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
65
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competitors (132 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $200