Nikon D3100 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

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APS-C 355.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D3100
Fujifilm FinePix XP50

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Nikon D3100 webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Nikon D3200 D3100 vs D3200
General
Model Number:	D3100	XP50
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.95	$199.95
Street Price:		$237.51
Date Available:	2010-09-15	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	27.4 oz (777 g) includes batteries, kit lens	6.2 oz (175 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (125 x 97 x 74 mm)	3.9 x 2.7 x 1.0 in. (99 x 68 x 26 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Fujifilm
Effective Megapixels:	14.2	14.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	355.74mm² (23.10mm x 15.40mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.01 microns	1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	67
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	919
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2)	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (24) 1280x720 (30/25/24) 640x424 (24)	1920x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR	Fujinon Zoom, 13 elements in 11 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide) F4.9 / F8 (Tele) with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		9 - 80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 6.8x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type	Contrast Detection; Center / Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	100 - 3,200; expandable to 12800	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual;all except Preset Manual with fine tuning	Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot (3.5mm)	TTL 256-zone metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait	SR AUTO, Natural Light with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Under water, Under water (Wide), Under water (Macro), Party, Flower, Text, Motion panorama
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Auto, Red-eye Reduction,Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 70 cm - 3.1 m / 2.3 ft.-10.2 ft.; Telephoto : Approx.70 cm - 2.7 m / 2.3 ft. - 8.9 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV H.264/MPEG-4
Included Memory:	No memory included	95.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional, MC-DC2 corded
Connections (extended):	Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.55
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.54
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.200 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.30 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.117 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View: Full AF lag (AF-S or AF-F) = 1.5s Prefocused lag = 0.479s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	550 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL14	Proprietary NP-45A
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	1080p HD movies, Quiet Shutter mode, new full-time AF in Movie mode.	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Waterproof (5m/16.4ft), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Dustproof, 1080p Full HD Video. Available in black, blue, orange, silver and green.