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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 11 months after the S6100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm XP50 S6100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S6100 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm XP50 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the S6100.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S6100.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
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weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $195