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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is pretty close but the Z700EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z700EXR scores against the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Z700EXR Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 Fujifilm XQ1 Z700EXR 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 46 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ1

 Z700EXR Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Fujifilm XQ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z700EXR vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
55
has touch focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (206g)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Fujifilm XQ1
Other name FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $500