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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S4000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 5 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades versus the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S4000

 Fujifilm XQ2 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S4000 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S4000

 Fujifilm XQ2 S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys 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 S4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the S4000.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S4000 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S4000.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206g)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
17
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Nikon S4000
64
good battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
Nikon S4000 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
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reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S4000
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
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 dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $200