Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S5100

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S5100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 2 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the S5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S5100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.