Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S3600

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S3600 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 15 months before the S3600 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the S3600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and S3600 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S3600.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3600 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.