Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Launched August 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2010
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S5100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 4 years later than the S5100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S5100
Fujifilm X30 | S5100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | August 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm X30
S5100 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S5100
Fujifilm X30 | S5100 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the S5100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S5100 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and S5100.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-08-26 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 423 grams (0.93 lbs) | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 470 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-95 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $499 | $200 |