Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and WX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was released 2 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and WX9.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.