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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S5100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and S5100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and S5100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was introduced 9 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V grades against the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm X100V S5100 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2010More recent by 116 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm X100V

 S5100 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm X100V S5100 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V has outside measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the S5100.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and S5100 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and S5100.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will give you more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography info
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (420 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
76
good battery life (420 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (478 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
lighter than average (132 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
Nikon S5100 Vlogging information
35
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (478 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm X100VNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100V Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2010-08-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,399 $200