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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Nikon S3300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm XF1 S3300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S3300 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm XF1 S3300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Nikon S3300
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
60
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (255g)
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix S3300
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