Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W380

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W380 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 3 years after the W380 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W380 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.