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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 12 months later than the S8100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP30 S8100 
LaunchedAugust 2011September 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S8100 Fujifilm XP30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP30 S8100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the S8100.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and S8100.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8100 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $299