Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony A580

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony A580, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and A580 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 2 years after the A580 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the A580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony A580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and A580 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and A580.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A580 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 provides an edge in sensor tech.