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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 3 years after the S3000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the S3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XQ1 S3000 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 47 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S3000 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XQ1 S3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides outer dimensions 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 S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the S3000.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S3000 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
Nikon S3000 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
17
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery life (240 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
fairly wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $150