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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and A10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and A10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 3 years before the A10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the A10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon A10

 Fujifilm XQ1 A10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 A10 Fujifilm XQ1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016November 2013Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon A10

 Fujifilm XQ1 A10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the A10.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and A10 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and A10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon A10 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XQ1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Nikon A10
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Nikon A10 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (206 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
Nikon A10 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Nikon A10 Travel photography information
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (206g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography information
Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Nikon A10
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (206 grams)
30
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (160g)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon A10
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix A10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-26 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $90