Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S2900

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S2900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 13 months earlier than the S2900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the S2900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S2900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S2900.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S2900 will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.