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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(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
Nikon S8100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm X20 S8100 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2010More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm X20

 S8100 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm X20 S8100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S8100 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Nikon S8100 Travel photography advice
61
great battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
55
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S8100
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