Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W830
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W830 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and W830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out within a month of the W830 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony W830
| Fujifilm XQ1 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| W830 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony W830
| Fujifilm XQ1 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | January 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the W830.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and W830.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W830 will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony W830 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-11-26 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-48 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $500 | $128 |
