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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
Nikon S3100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm X100V S3100 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2011Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm X100V

 S3100 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S3100

 Fujifilm X100V S3100 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography features
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography features
Nikon S3100 Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (478g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Sports photography highlights
73
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (420 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography info
Nikon S3100 Travel photography info
76
better than average battery (420 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent MP (26MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (478 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
73
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging info
Nikon S3100 Vlogging info
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (478 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S3100
 Fujifilm X100VNikon Coolpix S3100
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