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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 4 years after the T900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony T900

 Fujifilm XQ1 T900 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 T900 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony T900

 Fujifilm XQ1 T900 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the T900.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and T900.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony T900
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (206g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Sony T900
64
better than average battery life (240 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony T900
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $300