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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and W650 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 9 months after the W650 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm XF1 W650 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm XF1

 W650 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm XF1 W650 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the W650.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and W650.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W650 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (255g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Sony W650
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (255g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Sony W650
53
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (255 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $140