Nikon D3100 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD3100FinePix S1500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3000
      Successor ModelNikon D3200
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.1 x 15.4 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.8 Megapixel10.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20064 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      ProcessorEXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30723648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2304 x 15363648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual(up to 5 values can be stored), Fine tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)Sunlight, Shade, Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (Cool White), Incandescent, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range33 - 396 mm
      Optical Zoom12x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.4 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1008.70 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonAuto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Scene
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      DxO Low Light ISO919
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Dimensions124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95")103 x 73 x 68 mm (4.06 x 2.87 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.8 x 4.1"
      Power and Storage Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Battery PackEN-EL144 x AA
      Battery Life550 shots
      Internal Storage23 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3100 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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