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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W320

 Fujifilm XQ1 W320 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W320 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W320

 Fujifilm XQ1 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the W320.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W320.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W320 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Sony W320
43
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
26
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W320 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W320
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $269