Nikon D5100 with Fujifilm X-S1 Comparison

Nikon D5100 and Fujifilm X-S1 Main Features

  • April, 2011
  • November, 2011
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 2/3 EXRCMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 24-624 mm (26x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 128 x 97 x 79 mm, 560g.
  • 135 x 107 x 149 mm, 920g.
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Nikon D5100 Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
68
Value for money score
84
Portability score
78
Overall score
68

Fujifilm X-S1 Scores


Imaging score
43
Features score
68
Value for money score
73
Portability score
57
Overall score
58

Fujifilm X-S1 with Nikon D5100 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D5100 with FujiFilm X-S1. The first model related to Entry-Level DSLR, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2011. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of D5100 is greater than that of X-S1. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . X-S1 has image stabilization(Optical), D5100 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
D5100 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the X-S1 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D5100 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D5100 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D5100 X-S1
Brand Nikon FujiFilm
Model D5100 X-S1
Announced April, 2011 November, 2011
Body Type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.52 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 49
Number of Cross Focus Points 1 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 8.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 2/3
Sensor Type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Sensor Area 368.2 mm² 58.1 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 660 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL14 NP-95
Physical
Weight 560 g 920 g
Physical Dimensions 128 x 97 x 79 mm 135 x 107 x 149 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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