Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W570

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W570 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was manufactured 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the W570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W570.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.