Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S5100

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S5100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 24 months later than the S5100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the S5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and S5100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and S5100.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.