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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 3 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W350

 Fujifilm XQ1 W350 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W350 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W350

 Fujifilm XQ1 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 has physical 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the W350.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W350.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W350 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
64
great battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (206g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W350
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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 speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $200