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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 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
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W530 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm XQ1 W530 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W530 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W530

 Fujifilm XQ1 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the W530.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W530 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony W530
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Sony W530
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (206g)
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W530
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $269