Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2011
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The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
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Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the S3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S3100
| Fujifilm XQ1 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| S3100 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S3100
| Fujifilm XQ1 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the S3100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S3100 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S3100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S3100 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm XQ1 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2011-02-09 |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 220 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-48 | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $139 |