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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S6900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 14 months prior to the S6900 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the S6900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S6900

 Fujifilm XQ1 S6900 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S6900 Fujifilm XQ1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2013Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S6900

 Fujifilm XQ1 S6900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 enjoys outside dimensions 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 S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the S6900.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S6900 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S6900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S6900 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Nikon S6900 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
62
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6900 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
more heavy than others (181 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
Nikon S6900 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
70
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (181 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S6900
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 181 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 180 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $190