Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X100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
(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- Superseded the Nikon D750

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.

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.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100S & Nikon D780. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon D780
Fujifilm X100S | D780 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Fujifilm X100S
D780 | Fujifilm X100S | |||
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Introduced | January 2020 | ![]() | July 2013 | Fresher by 78 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1899k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon D780
Fujifilm X100S | D780 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon D780 Specifications
Fujifilm X100S | Nikon D780 | |
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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 |