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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 4 years after the S5100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm XP80 S5100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2010More modern by 54 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm XP80

 S5100 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm XP80 S5100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has got outer measurements 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 S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the S5100.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and S5100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $200