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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 4 years later than the S230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm XQ1 S230 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S230 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm XQ1 S230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external 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 S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the S230.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S230 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S230.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XQ1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography information
Nikon S230 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Nikon S230
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (206g)
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
Nikon S230 Travel photography features
64
better than average battery life (240 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S230 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Nikon S230 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (206g)
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2009-02-03
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 206g (0.45 pounds) 115g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $150