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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W810 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced at a similar time to the W810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W810

 Fujifilm XQ1 W810 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 W810 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W810

 Fujifilm XQ1 W810 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides external measurements 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the W810.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W810.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W810 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (206g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
56
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (206g)
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W810
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $100