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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S4100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 2 years later than the S4100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the S4100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm XQ1 S4100 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S4100 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S4100

 Fujifilm XQ1 S4100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the S4100.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S4100 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S4100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S4100 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography factors
Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
64
great battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
33
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S4100
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 190 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Cost at launch $500 $140