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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon S8100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 3 years after the S8100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP70 S8100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S8100 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP70 S8100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon S8100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the S8100.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and S8100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $299