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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Nikon S5100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm X30 S5100 
RevealedAugust 2014August 2010More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm X30

 S5100 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm X30 S5100 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S5100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
47
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (423g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
62
better than average battery (470 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (132g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (423 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S5100
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