Canon 650D vs Fujifilm XQ1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon 650D and Fujifilm XQ1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the 650D (APS-C) and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 650D was announced 15 months before the Fujifilm XQ1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 650D scores against the Fujifilm XQ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 650D & Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 650D and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and Fujifilm XQ1 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and Fujifilm XQ1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 650D having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 650D will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 650D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.