Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released July 2012
- Replacement is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon AW110

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and AW100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 11 months after the AW100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon AW100
Fujifilm X10 | AW100 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm X10
AW100 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon AW100
Fujifilm X10 | AW100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon AW100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the AW100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and AW100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and AW100.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon AW100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X10 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-07-11 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $600 | $299 |