Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3100

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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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 2 years after the S3100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

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.

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.