Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched February 2011

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X100V versus Nikon S3100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and S3100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and S3100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X100V was announced 9 years later than the S3100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the S3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100V & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Nikon S3100
Fujifilm X100V | S3100 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1390k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm X100V
S3100 | Fujifilm X100V |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S3100
Fujifilm X100V | S3100 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has physical measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X100V versus Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the S3100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and S3100 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and S3100.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will offer you extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Fujifilm X100V | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X100V | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor Pro 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 478g (1.05 pounds) | 118g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 420 photos | 220 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,399 | $139 |