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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and WX220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 2 months prior to the WX220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony WX220

 Fujifilm XQ1 WX220 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 WX220 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony WX220

 Fujifilm XQ1 WX220 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the WX220.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and WX220.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
43
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony WX220
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Sony WX220
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Sony WX220
64
great battery (240 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (206 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony WX220
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 206g (0.45 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 photos 210 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $198