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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S6100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years after the S6100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm X30 S6100 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2011More modern by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Fujifilm X30

 S6100 Fujifilm X30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S6100

 Fujifilm X30 S6100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the S6100.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S6100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S6100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S6100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Nikon S6100
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than others (423g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
62
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (423 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
Nikon S6100 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (423g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S6100
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $195