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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Nikon S8100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XF1 S8100 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2010Newer by 25 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S8100 Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XF1 S8100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
Nikon S8100 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (255 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (255 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (255 grams)
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix S8100
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