Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3300

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S3300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 2 years after the S3300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the S3300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S3300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S3300 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.