Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX30

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 14 months later than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.