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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D3000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3200
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D3100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and D3100 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was introduced 7 years later than the D3100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores vs the D3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Nikon D3100

 Fujifilm X-T100 D3100 
AnnouncedMay 2018December 2010More recent by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 D3100 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D3100

 Fujifilm X-T100 D3100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 features outer measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon D3100 has sizing of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the D3100.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and D3100 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and D3100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T100 to render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3100 Portrait photography advice
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography details
Nikon D3100 Street photography details
72
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Nikon D3100
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (430 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Nikon D3100
74
great battery (430 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (448g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3100 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging information
Nikon D3100 Vlogging information
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
27
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Nikon D3100
 Fujifilm X-T100Nikon D3100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Nikon D3100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-05-24 2010-12-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Available lenses 54 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life 430 photos 550 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $565