Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the Fujifilm XQ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm XQ1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.