Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S4300

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S4300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 8 months after the S4300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the S4300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S4300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S4300.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S4300 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.