Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S3700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released at a similar time to the S3700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the S3700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with exterior dimensions 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 S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S3700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the S3700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S3700 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S3700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3700 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.