Canon N Facebook ready vs Fujifilm XF1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon N Facebook ready vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very close but the N Facebook ready (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The N Facebook ready was unveiled 12 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the N Facebook ready grades versus the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The N Facebook ready comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The younger N Facebook ready will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.