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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP90 was brought out 2 years after the S31 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP90 S31 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S31 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP90 S31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the S31.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and S31.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP90 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XP90 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Nikon S31 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Nikon S31
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $90