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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W330 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 3 years after the W330 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades vs the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W330

 Fujifilm XQ1 W330 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W330 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W330

 Fujifilm XQ1 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the W330.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W330.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W330 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (206g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W330
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-01-07
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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