Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6400

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S6400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 16 months later than the S6400 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the S6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the S6400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S6400 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S6400.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S6400 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.