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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S220 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 4 years later than the S220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S220

 Fujifilm XQ1 S220 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S220 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S220

 Fujifilm XQ1 S220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 enjoys external 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 S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the S220.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S220 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S220.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ1 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
Nikon S220 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
Nikon S220 Travel photography features
64
good battery (240 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S220 Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Nikon S220
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fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (206 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S220
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-02-03
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 206g (0.45 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $56