Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX10

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 21 months later than the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.