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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
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 X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon S8100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and S8100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 7 years after the S8100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the S8100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm X-E3 S8100 
ReleasedSeptember 2017September 2010More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 S8100 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm X-E3 S8100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon S8100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the S8100.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and S8100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and S8100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will show extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
77
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging features
Nikon S8100 Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-09-07 2010-09-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 350 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $700 $299