Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm XQ1

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Fujifilm XQ1 was launched in November 2013. As you can see, S6100 is 2 years older than XQ1. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-02-09

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-26

12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

12 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

Fujifilm XQ1 was replaced by Fujifilm XQ2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon Coolpix S6100

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Fujifilm XQ1

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Weight	175 g vs 206 g	31 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	196mm vs 100mm	96 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 4×	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Nikon Coolpix S6100

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 1.0fps	11 fps faster
Battery Life	240 shots vs 210 shots	30 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	7.4m vs 4.5m	2.9m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	4.84µm² vs 1.76µm²	175% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XQ1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XQ1 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1. Nikon S6100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ1.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S6100 is significantly lighter (31g ) than the Fujifilm XQ1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100

XQ1

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100

XQ1

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Fujifilm XQ1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XQ1: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor .

Below you can see the S6100 and XQ1 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 Cameras

As seen above, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon S6100. 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.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ1 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Fujifilm XQ1 has 3mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 96mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XQ1. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XQ1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100

XQ1

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100

XQ1

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100

XQ1

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100

XQ1

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XQ1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Read the details

Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XQ1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm XQ1 scores compare:

Nikon S6100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #184 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #749 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #441 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S6100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S6100. Otherwise, Fujifilm XQ1 is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S6100	Fujifilm XQ1
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-02-09	2013-11-26
Body Type	Compact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS X-TRANS II
Size	1/2.3-inch	2/3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area	28.07mm²	58.08mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)	25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture	F3.7-5.6	F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range	3cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	175g	206g
Dimensions	98 x 58 x 27mm	100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life	210 shots	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction