Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm vs. Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm

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In depth comparison and review of Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm and Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm vs. Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
Lens Included 16-50mm lens AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens
Height 6.65 cm 9.6 cm
Width 11.69 cm 12.4 cm
Depth 3.9 cm 7.45 cm
Weight 280 g 455 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Brown | Silver Black
Optical Zoom 3x 3x
SENSOR Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type X-Trans CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels - 14,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,300,000 pixels 14,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical
PROCESSOR Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Image Processor EXR Processor II EXPEED 2
LENS Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 XC OIS Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 76mm 27 - 82.5mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 60 cm 28 cm
Macro Focus Range 30cm -
Max View Angle 83.2 degree(s) 76 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 10 groups / 12 elements 8 groups / 11 elements
Filter Size 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Mounting Type Fujifilm X Mount Nikon F
Features ED glass, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction)
FOCUSING Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 11
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF -
Face Detection Yes Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Viewfinder Type - Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 95%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification - 0.8x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -1.7 to +0.5
Field of View Crop Factor - 1.5
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
ISO (Max) 25600 12800
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, spot, average Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II
Exposure Metering Zones 256 420
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash
Bracketing Modes Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing -
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, party/indoor, fireworks, multiple exposure, flower, sports mode, sunset, beach, night (tripod), snow, portrait enhancer Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode
Special Effects Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white) Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 3600 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps -
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/200sec
Exposure Range - EV 0-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 920,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding Built-in
Display Features Colour control Display brightness control
FLASH Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 12
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, wireless off-camera control AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Mono
MEMORY Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Included Memory Card 16 GB SDHC -
Image Storage 4896 x 3264
4896 x 2760
3456 x 2304
3456 x 1944
2496 x 1664
2496 x 1408
3264 x 3264
2304 x 2304
1664 x 1664
4608 x 3072
3456 x 2304
2304 x 1536
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Battery Type Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion
Details Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 350 shots Photo shooting - 550 shots
CONNECTIONS Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
USB 2.0
HDMI output
Composite video/audio output
FEATURES Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second, 5.6 frames per second 3 frames per second
Additional Features Auto power save, digital noise reduction, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera RAW processing, Motion Panorama, Eye-Fi Card Ready, no anti-aliasing filter, date stamp, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, Advanced SR AUTO mode Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header
OTHERS Fujifilm X-M1 + 16-50mm Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, shoulder strap Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap
Software Drivers & Utilities, MyFinePix Studio Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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