Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon B700

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and B700 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and B700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the B700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the B700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix B700. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides external dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the B700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and B700 is 52 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and B700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon B700 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.