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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 3 years later than the AW100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP80 AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP80

 AW100 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP80 AW100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the AW100.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and AW100.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography info
Nikon AW100 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography info
Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $299