Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony QX1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony QX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was revealed 3 years before the QX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP150 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP150 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.