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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm XQ2 S3700 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S3700 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm XQ2 S3700 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
43
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Nikon S3700
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (206g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
better than average battery life (240 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Nikon S3700 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S3700
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $175