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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
75
Features
89
Overall
80

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100T
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D750
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D780, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and D780 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 7 years prior to the D780 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the D780 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon D780

 Fujifilm X100S D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Fujifilm X100S

 D780 Fujifilm X100S 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2013Fresher by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2359k460kCrisper screen (+1899k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D780

 Fujifilm X100S D780 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S offers external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon D780 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D780 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the D780.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and D780 is 80 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and D780.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D780 will deliver more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography information
Nikon D780 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
Street photography with Nikon D780
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Nikon D780
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D780 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (2,260 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
Nikon D780 Vlogging advice
29
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D780
 Fujifilm X100SNikon D780
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100S Nikon D780
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-07-29 2020-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 840 gr (1.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 2260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $1,299 $2,297