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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 3 years later than the S80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S80

 Fujifilm XQ1 S80 
RevealedNovember 2013September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k819kClearer screen (+101k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S80 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S80

 Fujifilm XQ1 S80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outside dimensions 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 S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Nikon S80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the S80.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S80.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S80 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Nikon S80
43
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Nikon S80
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Nikon S80
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
36
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Nikon S80
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
30
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S80
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 150 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $191