Nikon P1100 has a
16.0MP (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Nikon Expeed processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-S1 has a
12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.
Below you can see the P1100 and X-S1 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P1100 and Fujifilm X-S1 Cameras
As seen above, Fujifilm X-S1 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon P1100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon P1100
or the
Fujifilm X-S1 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
( versus 2/3-inch),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
