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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
Nikon AW100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm X10 AW100 
LaunchedJuly 2012August 2011More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm X10

 AW100 Fujifilm X10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm X10 AW100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW100 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix AW100
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