• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Fujifilm Z33WP advantages over Nikon D5100

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 79 mm
    Thinner

Nikon D5100 advantages over Fujifilm Z33WP

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.79 vs 1.69 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Fast startup
    ~0.50 vs 2.2 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 660 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.27 vs 0.50 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 3 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Side-mounted tilt / swivel LCD screen; same sensor and processing as the Nikon D7000; good speed and battery life; in-camera HDR and filter effects; Full HD video capture with aperture control; audio levels control and external microphone jack.

  • AF-S lens mount doesn't offer autofocus with screw-drive lenses; popup flash isn't the greatest; no built-in wireless flash control; HDR function doesn't microalign source images.

  • Read our Nikon D5100 Full Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z20fd

Fujifilm Z33WP
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm Z33WP vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Nikon D5100
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon D5100 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Compared to Fujifilm Z30

Fujifilm Z33WP
Fujifilm Z30
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm Z33WP vs Fujifilm Z30

Nikon D5100
Fujifilm Z30
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon D5100 vs Fujifilm Z30

Compared to Fujifilm Z37

Fujifilm Z33WP
Fujifilm Z37
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm Z33WP vs Fujifilm Z37

Nikon D5100
Fujifilm Z37
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon D5100 vs Fujifilm Z37

Compared to Sony A55

Fujifilm Z33WP
Sony A55
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony A55

Nikon D5100
Sony A55
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D5100 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A57

Fujifilm Z33WP
Sony A57
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm Z33WP vs Sony A57

Nikon D5100
Sony A57
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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