Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX1
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX1 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony WX1
| Fujifilm XQ1 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 53 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| WX1 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony WX1
| Fujifilm XQ1 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the WX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and WX1.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm XQ1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-11-26 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-48 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $500 | $149 |