Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W330

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.