Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S3100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 20 months later than the S3100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S3100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the S3100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and S3100 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and S3100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S3100 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.