Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W730

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and W730 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 3 months prior to the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.