Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony W800

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and W800 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 17 months prior to the W800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and W800.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be behind in sensor technology.