Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300
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38 Features
46 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced February 2012

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S3300 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 8 months later than the S3300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S3300
Fujifilm XF1 | S3300 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm XF1
S3300 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S3300
Fujifilm XF1 | S3300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 features external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the S3300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S3300 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S3300.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S3300 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $380 | $99 |