Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was manufactured 5 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the Fujifilm XQ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-FS10 vs Fujifilm XQ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and Fujifilm XQ1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XQ1 will show greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.