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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3500
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and D3400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was revealed 4 years before the D3400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the D3400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon D3400

 Fujifilm X100S D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Fujifilm X100S

 D3400 Fujifilm X100S 
ReleasedAugust 2016July 2013Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D3400

 Fujifilm X100S D3400 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon D3400 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the D3400.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and D3400 is 80 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and D3400.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D3400 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography factors
Nikon D3400 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (395 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography features
Nikon D3400 Sports photography features
45
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
69
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography features
Nikon D3400 Travel photography features
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (395g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Nikon D3400
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (395g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D3400
 Fujifilm X100SNikon D3400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X100S Nikon D3400
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-07-29 2016-08-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 395g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1192
Other
Battery life 330 images 1200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $397