Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 4 years after the S70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the S70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the S70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S70.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.