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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S8100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 4 years after the S8100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm X30 S8100 
RevealedAugust 2014September 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm X30

 S8100 Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm X30 S8100 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides outer measurements 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 S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S8100.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S8100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S8100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Nikon S8100 Street photography features
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8100 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
62
great battery life (470 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
55
has built in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (423g)
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $299