Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W560 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 2 years later than the W560 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W560.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W560 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.