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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S5100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and S5100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 5 years after the S5100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the S5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S5100 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2010More modern by 66 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 S5100 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S5100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S5100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the S5100.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S5100 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography information
Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
62
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging details
Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
33
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2010-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $1,700 $200