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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP70
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon S3100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was brought out 2 years after the S3100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm XP60 S3100 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm XP60

 S3100 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm XP60 S3100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus the S3100.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP60 and S3100 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and S3100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Nikon S3100
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3100 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography features
Nikon S3100 Travel photography features
68
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon S3100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $139