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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S02 (1/3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 3 months later than the S02 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the S02 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S02

 Fujifilm XQ1 S02 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S02 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S02

 Fujifilm XQ1 S02 
RevealedNovember 2013September 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got 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 S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S02 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the S02.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S02 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S02.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon S02 will show greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography information
Nikon S02 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206g)
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Nikon S02
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Nikon S02
64
great battery power (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (206g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
56
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S02
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 1.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 100 grams (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Price at release $500 $177