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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 3 years after the S620 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm XF1 S620 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S620 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm XF1 S620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features physical 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 S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the S620.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and S620.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average (255g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than others (120 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (255 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $37