Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST65

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST65 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 2 years after the ST65 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ1 & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the ST65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST65.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST65 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.