Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon L19

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Nikon L19, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and L19 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 4 years later than the L19 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the L19 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 & Nikon Coolpix L19. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Nikon L19 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon L19 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the L19.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and L19 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and L19.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.