Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S33

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S33 (1/3.1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 14 months prior to the S33 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S33 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ1 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the S33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S33.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S33 will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.