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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S1200pj (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 2 years after the S1200pj which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the S1200pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm XQ1 S1200pj 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S1200pj Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm XQ1 S1200pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Nikon S1200pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the S1200pj.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S1200pj is 92 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S1200pj.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S1200pj will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Nikon S1200pj Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
64
great battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (186g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (206 grams)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (186 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S1200pj
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 186 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $499