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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 2 years after the S6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm XP70 S6100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S6100 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm XP70 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S6100.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and S6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
Nikon S6100 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
65
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
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 rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $195