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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon S8100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 5 years after the S8100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the S8100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP90 S8100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2010More modern by 66 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S8100 Fujifilm XP90 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm XP90 S8100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 has got external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon S8100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the S8100.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and S8100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and S8100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP90 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Nikon S8100
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $299