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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP80 versus Nikon S8100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 4 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP80 S8100 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm XP80

 S8100 Fujifilm XP80 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP80 S8100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the S8100.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP80
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
65
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $299