Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm

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Side by side comparison and review of Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm and Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm vs. Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens 16-50mm lens
Height 9.6 cm 6.65 cm
Width 12.4 cm 11.69 cm
Depth 7.45 cm 3.9 cm
Weight 455 g 280 g
Enclosure Colour Black Black | Red | Blue
Optical Zoom 3x 3x
SENSOR Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel 16.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 14,800,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 14,200,000 pixels 16,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical
PROCESSOR Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Image Processor EXPEED 2 EXR Processor II
LENS Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 XC OIS
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5mm 24 - 76mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 28 cm 60 cm
Macro Focus Range - 30cm
Max View Angle 76 degree(s) 83.2 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 8 groups / 11 elements 10 groups / 12 elements
Filter Size 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Mounting Type Nikon F Fujifilm X Mount
Features Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) ED glass, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology
FOCUSING Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11 49
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Yes
VIEWFINDER Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
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 Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
ISO (Max) 12800 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 200-6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II Multi-segment, spot, average
Exposure Metering Zones 420 256
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes - Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, party/indoor, fireworks, multiple exposure, flower, sports mode, sunset, beach, night (tripod), snow, portrait enhancer
Special Effects Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 3600 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 3 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
X-sync Speed 1/200sec 1/180 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-20 (ISO 100) -
DISPLAY Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 230,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Display brightness control Colour control
FLASH Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
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, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control AF illuminator, wireless off-camera control
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Digital Video Format MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
MEMORY Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Image Storage 4608 x 3072
3456 x 2304
2304 x 1536
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
Video Capture 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
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion Fujifilm NP-W126 Lithium Ion
Details Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Fujifilm NP-W126 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 550 shots Photo shooting - 350 shots
CONNECTIONS Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
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
Composite video/audio output
USB 2.0
HDMI output
FEATURES Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 3 frames per second, 5.6 frames per second
Additional Features 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 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, Eye-Fi Card Ready, date stamp, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, Advanced SR AUTO mode
OTHERS Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm Fujifilm X Series X-A1 + 16-50mm
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap
Software Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Drivers & Utilities, MyFinePix Studio
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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