Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 2 years after the ST700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades vs the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the ST700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST700 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.