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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S01 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S01 (1/2.9") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 6 months after the S01 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the S01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S01

 Fujifilm XQ1 S01 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S01 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S01

 Fujifilm XQ1 S01 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S01 has dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the S01.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S01 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S01.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Nikon S01
43
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Nikon S01 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
55
lighter than competition (96g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Nikon S01 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (240 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography information
Nikon S01 Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S01 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
lighter than competition (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S01
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S01
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 96 grams (0.21 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 190 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Price at launch $500 $170