Fujifilm XP130 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP130 and Fujifilm XQ1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm XQ1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP130 and Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP130 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.