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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W310 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced 3 years after the W310 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W310

 Fujifilm XQ1 W310 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W310 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W310

 Fujifilm XQ1 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outer 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 W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the W310.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W310.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Sony W310
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
64
great battery (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Sony W310
56
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W310
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $150