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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Fujifilm Z300

 Fujifilm XQ1 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2009More modern by 54 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography factors
54
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Fujifilm XQ1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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