Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3700

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S3700 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 13 months before the S3700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S3700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the S3700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S3700 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S3700.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S3700 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ1 will be behind in sensor innovation.