Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1100pj

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S1100pj (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 3 years later than the S1100pj and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the S1100pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 & Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Nikon S1100pj Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1100pj in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the S1100pj.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S1100pj is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S1100pj.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S1100pj will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.