Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon AW130

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon AW130, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and AW130 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 14 months prior to the AW130 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon AW130 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the AW130.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and AW130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and AW130.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon AW130 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XQ1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.