Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released September 2010
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S8100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Fujifilm XF1 was released 2 years after the S8100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S8100
Fujifilm XF1 | S8100 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | September 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm XF1
S8100 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S8100
Fujifilm XF1 | S8100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the S8100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and S8100 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and S8100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $380 | $299 |