Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4100

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S4100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 3 years later than the S4100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the S4100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 & Nikon Coolpix S4100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Nikon S4100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the S4100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S4100 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S4100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon S4100 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.