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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S3000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 5 years after the S3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores against the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XQ2 S3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S3000 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XQ2 S3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has outside 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) while the Nikon S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon S3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the S3000.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S3000 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S3000.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography information
Nikon S3000 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery (240 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (206g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
fairly wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
Nikon S3000 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (206g)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II 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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $150