Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced September 2010
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S8100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm X20 was brought out 2 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S8100
Fujifilm X20 | S8100 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 33 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm X20
S8100 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S8100
Fujifilm X20 | S8100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the S8100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S8100 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S8100.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-29 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353g (0.78 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 270 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $500 | $299 |