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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W510

 Fujifilm XQ1 W510 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W510 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W510

 Fujifilm XQ1 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external measurements 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the W510.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W510.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony W510
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W510
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $99