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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Nikon AW100, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 5 months after the AW100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the AW100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP50 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP50

 AW100 Fujifilm XP50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP50 AW100 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the AW100.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and AW100.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $299