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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W560

 Fujifilm XQ1 W560 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W560 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W560

 Fujifilm XQ1 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
64
good battery power (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (206g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W560
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $139