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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S6100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 18 months after the S6100 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm X10 S6100 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm X10

 S6100 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm X10 S6100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 offers exterior 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) and the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the S6100.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and S6100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and S6100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S6100 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
32
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $195